Person: George Speight

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Growing race tensions dominate Fiji elections

FIJI’S prime minister clashed with the military on the eve of a racially charged election in the unstable South Pacific nation after the armed forces chief urged his troops yesterday not to vote for the government.

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Fiji VP imprisoned for coup role

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Fiji: Coup leader unrepentant

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Fiji coup leader sentenced to death

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Fiji coup leader dismissed from parliament

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Democracy returns to Fiji 16 months after coup

Fiji coup leader elected to Parliament

Fiji coup leader George Speight won election to the Pacific nation’s Parliament today, 16 months after he overthrew its democratically elected government.

Wed, 05 Sep, 2001

Fiji coup leader to claim immunity in court

A coup leader is to defend himself against treason charges by saying he was given immunity by the country's indigenous chiefs.

Mon, 09 Jul, 2001

Fiji coup leader defiant in court

Prosecutors today accused 13 men charged with treason after an armed coup of trying to set up a ‘‘government at gunpoint’’ in Fiji.

Tue, 29 May, 2001

Fiji oficials concerned over venue for treason hearing

Officials in Fiji were arguing today over where to hold a hearing on treason charges against coup leader George Speight amid concerns it could trigger fresh violence in the South Pacific nation.

Wed, 18 Apr, 2001