Fiji coup leader dismissed from parliament

The nationalist who led a coup that toppled Fiji's government in May 2000 has been dismissed from parliament.

Fiji coup leader dismissed from parliament
Sun, 09 Dec, 2001 - 08:50

The nationalist who led a coup that toppled Fiji's government in May 2000 has been dismissed from parliament.

George Speight was dismissed as a lawmaker because he is in pretrial custody and unable to attend legislative sessions.

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