Tag: Fiji human rights
Global watchdog condemns Fiji for ‘blocking’ protest marches over Gaza genocide
Asia Pacific Report
A global civil society watchdog has condemned Fiji for blocking protest marches over the Palestine genocide by Israel and clamping down on...
Fiji government accused over human rights violations, free speech curb
By Apenisa Waqairadovu in Suva
Fiji's coalition government has come under scrutiny over allegations of human rights violations.
Speaking at the commemoration of International Human Rights...
Fijian lawmakers vote for truth-telling body to ‘heal coup pains, scars’
RNZ Pacific
Fiji's Parliament has passed a motion for the coalition government to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission "to facilitate open and free engagement...
‘Shame on you, Fiji’, says human rights advocate over Professor Lal’s...
By Christine Rovoi, RNZ Pacific journalist
A human rights advocate in Fiji says the country should be ashamed of the exile of the now dead...
Arrested doctor claims Fiji police acted ‘irresponsibly’ over covid safety rules
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk
Arrested medical practitioner Dr Jone Hawea has claimed that Fiji police officers acted irresponsibly by not following to covid-19 safety protocols...
Shailendra Singh: Some tough covid questions for Fiji after 12 more...
COMMENT: By Shailendra Singh in Suva
Perth in Australia was plunged into a three-day lockdown after community transmission was linked to a returnee from India.
Fiji...
Locke invested with NZ Order of Merit for his human rights...
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk
The Governor-General, Dame Patsy Reddy, this week invested social justice advocate and former Green Party MP Keith Locke as a Member...
Fiji draft bill cops boot – PM’s move on proposed police...
By Wanshika Kumar in Suva
Reports that Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has pulled the plug on Fiji's draft Police Bill 2020 has raised more questions...
‘Walk the talk’ human rights warning from Fiji NGO over UN...
Pacific Media Watch newsdesk
Fiji's NGO Coalition on Human Rights has called for stronger accountability and commitment to human rights at home in response to...