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Saturday 25 December 2010

Wikileaks on Fiji from 1 Nov 2006

My thanks to Scoop for the leaks on Fiji,  Their website has a bigger list on NZ leaks generally.


7. WikiLeaks: NZ officials somewhat pessimistic on Fiji 21 December 2010 10:21am | Wikileaks
November 30, 2006. GNZ officials remain positive about yesterday’s talks in Wellington between Fiji PM Qarase and Commodore Frank Bainimarama, and say the PM now has a chance to win hearts and minds to his cause. But they say they believe a coup is … More

6. WikiLeaks: GNZ says Fiji talks constructive 21 December 2010 10:20am | Wikileaks
November 29, 2006. GNZ says Fiji talks constructive but is taking no chances. Fiji Prime Minister Qarase and Commodore Bainimarama today met for two and a quarter hours at Government House in Wellington. New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and … More

5. WikiLeaks: GNZ hosts Fiji’s Qarase and Bainimarama for talks 21 December 2010 10:18am | Wikileaks
November 28, 2006. In a meeting with Bainimarama on November 27, New Zealand’s Foreign Minister won his agreement to a meeting with Fiji’s PM Qarase; PM Clark then called the PM and persuaded him to come for the meeting. The meeting will take place at … More

4. WikiLeaks: GNZ tough but pessimistic on Fiji’s Bainimarama 21 December 2010 10:16am | Wikileaks
November 26, 2006. This is an action cable, see para 7. 2. (C) Summary: GNZ anticipates that Commodore Bainimarama will execute his plan to remove members of the government of Fiji on December 4 regardless of what he hears from foreign critics. New Zealand … More

3. WikiLeaks: GNZ closely monitoring Fiji 21 December 2010 10:12am | Wikileaks
November 21, 2006. GNZ is aware that Commodore Bainimarama told the U.S. DATT in Suva he will mount a coup in early December if GOF does not meet all his demands. NZ ministries are to review a list of possible GNZ responses if a coup takes place. … More

2. WikiLeak: GNZ to deliver strong points to Fiji’s Bainimarama 21 December 2010 10:13am | Wikileaks
November 23, 2006. The GNZ MFAT has prepared strongly worded points, which it has passed to the British Defence Attache Nigel Lloyd (DA), who will convey them to Commodore Bainimarama at a private lunch with Bainimarama on November 23 at the DA’s residence. … More

1. WikiLeaks: NZ’s reaction to political tensions in Fiji 21 December 2010 10:04am | Wikileaks
November 1, 2006. In discussions November 1 regarding political tensions in Fiji with Heather Riddell, Director of Pacific Division at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), Post learned that GNZ will shortly be issuing a formal statement … More

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Policy failure puts Fiji on brink of ruin
Sydney Morning Herald
The embassy reported that he ''appeared sympathetic towards re-engaging with Fijian military strongman Bainimarama''. Mr Kerr, who has extensive experience ...
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WikiLeaks cable: Frictions could derail Pacific Island forum
New Zealand Herald
She also said she does not believe that recent anti-Government remarks by Fiji's military commander Bainimarama posed an immediate threat to the PIF or the ...
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US Considers Rudd Plan Weak
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/24/3100913.htm?section=justin

US Assistant Secretary Hill on PI Forum, Fiji's fractured opposition and Bainimarama looking for a way out.  http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10696184

Forum to suspend Fiji on May 2
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10696427

NZ insists Commonwealth hold the line on Fiji. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10696427

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