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NFP: Sack Fiji Human Rights director Raj over freedom of speech plans

4/4/2017

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Fijileaks: We have called for Raj's scalp over the years but we stand by his assertion that it is very dangerous to ignore the history of RACISM in Fiji; now RABUKA - the Godfather of Racism - is back: leading SODELPA
"I want them (Indo-Fijians) to stay here. It will be a big challenge for us to convert them to Christianity. We either go that way, or they convert us and we all become heathens. Those who do not choose to become Christians can continue to live here, but they will probably find that it is a difficult place to live in" - The Minister for Home Affairs and coupist "Brigadier" Sitiveni Rabuka, 1988; We must not forget that this man also deprived a native Fijian from the western division of Fiji, Dr Timoci Bavadra, from ruling as Prime Minister of Fiji; so the 1987 coup was not only against Indo-Fijians but also against the native Fijians from the western division on 17 May 1987
Fijileaks has no doubt that Sitiveni Rabuka, now surrounded by the most extremist ethno-nationalist SODELPA MPs, will try to achieve his 1987 objectives constitutionally what he failed to do through his coups.
FOR THE RECORD: He was only temporarily halted in his brutal "Hitlerian grand design" after MOHAMMED RAFIQ KAHAN, VICTOR LAL and others (some now wanting to politically wrap themselves in his sulu) decided to taken him head-on with the "Guns of Lautoka" in 1988, echoing the then deposed Finance Minister Mahendra Pal Chaudhry's warning to Rabuka: "We have a fight on our hands and I believe in dealing with it until the matter is resolved one way or the other. I was born here. I am not a foreigner here. I have every right to fight for this country. We are not going to subjugate ourselves to a constitution of this kind [the racist 1990 Constitution], signing away all our rights and agreeing to be slaves."  
MOHAMMED RAFIQ KAHAN: I wanted you to test the guns that we are going to supply to our brothers (Indo-Fijians) here because Fiji is making a fool of itself in the world. There are traitors running this country...The arms were brought to Fiji for the protection of the Indo-Fijian people during civil disturbance"
FOR THE RECORD: The coup coward Rabuka wrapped himself under the sulu of IMMUNITY in the racist 1990 Constitution of Fiji [and still intact in the 1997 Constitution of Fiji) and brought in draconian media decrees and detention without trial in Fiji against those he suspected of being behind the GUNS OF LAUTOKA, and beat up anyone who dared to SPEAK OUT against HIM

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COMRADES IN ARMS: Mohammed Rafiq KAhan and Victor Lal marching through the streets of London against Rabuka's racism, refusing to give into his demand that Indo-Fijians accept to become second class citizens in the land of their birth
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“We are also appalled with the false accusations and political commentary that have emerged from Mr Raj in defending the statement of Fiji’s Ambassador to Geneva, Nazhat Shameem at the 34th Session of the Human Rights Council. His statement was based on an inaccurate lengthy version of the Ambassador’s statement, which the Fiji Mission in Geneva continued to have on its website and furthermore made some serious political commentary and opinion of what he thinks is true.”
 As the Director of a constitutionally independent commission, Mr Raj had cast inaccurate, political aspersions on opposition political parties, without checking the basic facts, including the true record of the speech.”

April 3, 2017
MEDIA RELEASE
 
ASHWIN RAJ MUST BE DISMISSED FROM HIS POSITIONS: NFP
 
 
The National Federation Party has called for the immediate dismissal of Ashwin Raj in both his positions as Chair of the Media Industry and Development Authority (MIDA) and Director of the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission (FHRADC), following his suggestions to stifle freedom of speech on national television.
 
Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad, said that the suggestions on Sunday night 2nd April) by Mr Raj on FBCTV Current Affairs Show For the Record, where he urged the State to pursue the regulation of social media are shocking and must be condemned in the strongest terms.
 
“The NFP strongly condemns these suggestions to the State by Mr Raj, which we know are all being said under the pretext of “responsibility.”
 
“It is chilling, unconstitutional and could be easily wielded as an instrument to again stifle the voices of the people of Fiji.”
 
“What we find further disturbing are his pointed attacks on political parties and then the further justification of these attacks, to bring in regulation over social media.”
 
“The NFP sees this as a blatant attempt to stifle the voices of political parties in the lead-up to elections next year.”
 
“Fiji already has in place a heavily regulated media industry, with draconian laws, and penalties.”
 
“There is no need to introduce further laws to stifle civil liberties. There is instead a great need to repeal these laws.”
 
Professor Prasad added that citizens had taken to Mr Raj himself, their complaints on communal antagonism against FBCTV for the program Wasea Basha.
 
“However Mr Raj merely brushed these off as not meeting the “threshold for inciting communal discord.”
 
“It seems he has conveniently changed his mind on what such a “threshold” constitutes when this has concerned the State and its representatives”
 
“We are also appalled with the false accusations and political commentary that have emerged from Mr Raj in defending the statement of Fiji’s Ambassador to Geneva, Nazhat Shameem at the 34th Session of the Human Rights Council.”
 
“His statement was based on an inaccurate lengthy version of the Ambassador’s statement, which the Fiji Mission in Geneva continued to have on its website and furthermore made some serious political commentary and opinion of what he thinks is true.”
 
“He continued to drive that agenda on Sunday night on FBCTV.”
 
“As the Director of a constitutionally independent commission, Mr Raj had cast inaccurate, political aspersions on opposition political parties, without checking the basic facts, including the true record of the speech.”
 
 “The fact that a public servant in the Director of the FHRADC, has come into the political scene, falsely accusing opposition political parties of his own opinionated conclusion, contradicts the behaviour expected of pubic servants which explicitly demand political neutrality and impartiality.”
 
“They contravene the constitutional values and principles expected of public servants who should display high standards of behavior, including professional ethics and integrity.”
 
“I call on the Chairperson and members of the FHRADC who are constitutionally responsible for the promotion, protection, observation, of human rights, to take a proactive interest in the work of the commission and its officers, particularly its Director.”
 
“Mr Raj should be terminated from his positions to allow other more worthy, neutral and independent Fijians to apply for the position. His utterances and accusations are damning where he has crossed the line as a public servant acting as a mouthpiece for a political agenda.”
 
 
Authorised by: -
 
Professor Biman Prasad
NFP Leader

5 May 1999: On the eve of the 1999 general election, FLP tells voters:

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"We will not be fooled by your lies and crocodile tears, Mr Rabuka"

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As Fijileaks has pointed out, Rabuka has been in political jungle since his defeat at the hands Mahendra Chaudhry in 1999 but political opportunism is the curse of Fiji; now the two losers Rabuka and Chaudhry want a coalition - to oust another coupist Bainimarama and his FFP. Ironically, Chaudhry's recent political opportunism and the secret $2million he was hiding from the debris of racism, should be a salutary lesson to those who want to turn a blind eye to history why we should not fall for these messiahs in 2018. The political leaders will unleash us against their political opponents but come election, will shamelessly betray us in their greed for power - even willing to sleep with coupists who are hiding behind IMMUNITY.
VICTOR LAL is speaking from his history notebooks:

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What is Mahendra Chaudhry's explanation in wanting a coalition with coupist Rabuka? When Chaudhry became Bainimarama's interim Finance Minister and Minister for Sugar, he defended his decision to the then US ambassador to Fiji, Larry Dinger as follows:
"This [2006] coup is different because the Qarase Government was so awful...Fiji could not have survived another five years."
"Mahendra Chaudhry, former PM deposed by the 2000 coup and still head of the FLP, phoned today to let the Ambassador know he intends to accept Bainimarama's offer of the Finance, Public Enterprises, and Sugar Reform portfolios. He put it in terms of having to move Fiji forward and get back to democracy ASAP. When the Ambassador noted how disastrous the past coups had been for Fiji and for Chaudhry personally on two occasions, Chaudhry suggested this coup is different because the Qarase Government was so awful...Fiji could not have survived another five years...Interim Finance Minister Chaudhry is showing his vindictive side. Under the interim government, Chaudhry crony Vayeshnoi is Sports Minister and Chaudhry son Rajendra is on the FSC board."
The former US Ambassador to Fiji, Larry Dinger to Washington

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13 Comments
move on bro
4/4/2017 11:49:22 am

Move on fiji leaks sick and tired of your stale shit......Anyway how many should rabuka apologize?

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Fijileaks
4/4/2017 01:14:08 pm

Well, what if Frank Bainimarama apologises for the 2006 coup - all will be forgotten, and he should not be held for his coup crimes.

We can't have it both ways - to condemn Bainimarama and embrace Rabuka.

Cry, the beloved Fiji!

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Time to Emblace Bainimarama, Isn't it...!!!
6/4/2017 02:37:09 am

Bai is a better devil than Rambo ... who stood in front in to take power after Speight coup 2000 and mutiny attempt in 2000.

So why even campaign to replace the current gov't only to replace with Rambo and chor chaudhry?

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Rajend Naidu
4/4/2017 09:00:22 pm

Editor,
On Stiffling/Silencing Critical Political Voices
We read in ' Gambia : Jammeh's spy chief charged with murder of opposition activist ' ( africanews. en ) that ex - Gambian spy chief Yankuba Badjie and 8 other intelligence officers have been charged with the death of a top political figure, Ebrima Solo Sandeng.
Sandeng the then National Organizing Secretary of the main opposition United Democratic Party ( UDP ) died in detention shortly after his arrest for participating in a protest demanding electoral reform ahead of last December's presidential elections.
Sandeng dedicated many years of his life to politics in Gambia and was previously arrested in 2013 for his political activities.
Just before the trial Sandeng's daughter told DW News ( 3/4 ) that her father knew that the ruthless dictator Jammeh had no qualms about silencing opponents by getting them killed but he said if he was to be the " sacrificial lamb " to bring change to Gambia he was prepared to make that ultimate sacrifice.
Change came. Jammeh was defeated in the presidential election after clinging to power for 22 years and was forced into exile.
Sandeng's daughter plans to start a foundation in her father's name with the motto " Give a little, change a lot ".
History shows no dictatorial regime can silence its opponents and critics permanently.
There will always be people with the courage to stand up to a dictatorship no matter how brutal its repression.
Sincerely,
Rajend Naidu

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Rajend Naidu
5/4/2017 01:52:58 am

Editor,
Rotten Leadership
We learn from SBS 5/4 article ' Union says Zuma must step down ' that Cosatu, the largest trade union in South Africa says it no longer believes in Zuma's ability to lead the ANC party and the country.
Traditionally an ally to Zuma's ANC Cosatu has until now defended Zuma's leadership despite his blatant disregard of the country's constitution and the serious allegations of corruption and abuse of power.
Even the iconic anti- Apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada ( who died last week ) had called for Zuma to step down a year ago because he tarnished the ANC brand.
A critic of Zuma said it was good to see Cosatu " come to their senses" and add their voice to the call for Zuma to resign.
One protest banner called Zuma a " THIEF ".
What a come down for a one time anti- apartheid fighter.
Zuma should reflect on why even his main ally has turned against his leadership.
Power corrupts. Even good leaders can go to seed and bad ones just get more rotten.
Sincerely,
Rajend Naidu

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Move On Bro
5/4/2017 09:40:37 am

Boso - seriously lets move on please. Rabuka is a changed man and we all need to work together to remove Bai and Kai.
The situation is still evolving and we have to be pragmatic as Rabuka is THE SODELPA Leader who will still be the most serious challenger. Your old stories about guns and violence is not needed here in Fiji now as we the Fijian people are looking forward to a peaceful election and transition of power in 12 months time.
Please respect we the people living in Fiji and our right to live peacefully and hold elections peacefully.

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splashViti
5/4/2017 11:29:51 am

I think we all know that the Director of Fiji's Privileged Class will not be canned even though he does a thoroughly lousy job wagging the dog.

Question for FijiLeaks: Do you know if Rabuka had ever mentioned anything about the immunity clauses in BK's constituton?

If not, he should be asked directly. I read about a press interview he gave in 2001 in which he said he couldn't imagine another coup happening in the future. So I'd like to know where he currently stands on the issue of immunity.

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Gulong
5/4/2017 05:50:18 pm

Victor Lal after reading yr post for the first time I am starting to appreciate the wisdom of the Bai and Kai government in banning you from Fiji.. You should be locked up and placed under medication man.

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Rajend Naidu
5/4/2017 10:41:34 pm

Editor,
Governments Don't Always Tell The Truth.
In his ABC interview on 5/4 Dr Roger Shanahan said " There is always the chance that governments don't tell the truth".
How true is THAT!
He was responding to questions regarding the latest chemical attack and massacre in Syria.
He was asked how the UN chemical warfare watchdog body had given the Syrian regime a clean bill on the removal of its chemical aresenal stockpile. He replied they relied on the government to reveal where they stockpiles were located and there is always the chance the government didn't tell the truth.
In fact we, the people have come to understand it has in today's world become commonplace for governments to hide the truth or to distort it.
This is why they turn to the social media and alternative media when they want to know the truth about what's happening where.
In the Fiji case that explains the popularity of blog sites like Fijileaks , Coupfourpointfive , Truth for Fiji ...
There is the public perception you get a lot more truth from them than official government sources.
Sincerely,
Rajend Naidu
( Note : Dr Roger Shanahan is Research Fellow , West Asia Program, Lowy Institute for International Policy. He is a former army officer with operational service experience with the UN in South Lebanon and Syria, with the PBG in East Timor, in Beirut during the 2006 war and Afghanistan. He was the former director of the Army's Land Warfare Studies Centre, and has also been posted to the Australian Embassies in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi. Dr Shanahan has MAs in International Relations and Middle East Studies from the ANU and a PhD in Arab and Islamic Studies from the University of Sydney. He is also a part-time member of the Refugee Review Tribunal. He has written numerous journal, media and policy articles, is a frequent commentator on Middle East issues for Australian and international media, has appeared as an expert witness for several terrorism trials in Australia and is the author of Clan, Parties and Clerics : the Shi'a of Lebanon ).

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Yeah right
6/4/2017 05:55:38 am

Imagine bringing old useless rabuka back just to get rid of bai and Kai. You and rabuka can go and form your govt on nukulau island along with all his dead frog supporters . The country is booming now we don't need ulukau to come and fuck it up .He fucked it up already enough times.

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Welcome Home
6/4/2017 06:01:01 pm

Has anyone thought to ask the former minister for 'Women and Culture' Adi Litia Cakobau what she makes of the plight of Fiji's women and girls, aged widows and abused children now in 2017: a full thirty years since she held office? It would be of considerable interest to learn what she has to offer given the deplorable monthly statistics forthcoming from the Office of the DPP. What improvements has she earnestly sought to achieve in basic healthcare for women and girls no matter their ethnicity or standing in society.

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Vote
8/4/2017 02:52:48 am

I would vote for her if she revealed her pussy to me.

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Welcome Home
8/4/2017 09:22:50 am

Bully for Dr Roger Shanahan! If corroboration is required, listen to the four foremost presenters of BBC Hardtalk who are meeting up to compare notes on The Despots they have met over the past twenty years. What a revelation their stories are and yet some were accessed in Fiji. Try Tegucigalpa Honduras and Hugo Chavez and, most sinister of all, Madame Ceaucescu holding forth 'laying down the law" to Tim Sebastian even accusing him of 'a lack of chivalry'? How rotten must things get in Hamlet's State of Denmark before we see the light? Rotten Police with their colluders in the enterprise of Organised crime lead eventually to Honduras, Guatemala, Venezuela and Mexico's narco states where Impunity through Immunity holds sway.

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