Fiji Government Sworn InFiji's President Josefa Iloilo has sworn in a new government two months after an attempted coup led to the ousting of the previous democratic regime.The new cabinet is similar in line up to one announced last week, except for the removal of three men closely associated with rebel leader George Speight, who overthrew the government in May. The rebels had threatened trouble unless more of their supporters were named as part of government,including a replacement for Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase, whose appointment had already been announced. The swearing in ceremony was held amid tight security as the Fijian military remained on alert following the sporadic violence that accompanied the arrest of Mr Speight. Shortly after Friday's ceremony, Prime Minister Qarase said Mr Speight now posed "no more threat" and said the lawlessness had to stop. He also warned ousted prime minister Mahendra Chaudhry not to try to take back power. The new, unelected government is expected to hold power until fresh elections are held in three years time. |
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