When was the latest military coup in Fiji?
A. 2005
B. 2006
C. 2009
D. 2011
Answer (2)
The latest military coup in Fiji occurred in December 2006, led by Lieutenant Colonel Sitiveni Rabuka. This coup was marked by claims of restoring political stability amid continuing ethnic tensions. It established military rule that lasted until elections were held in 2014.
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The latest military coup in Fiji occurred in 2006, so the correct answer is B. 2006.
Here’s a detailed explanation of the event:
In December 2006, Fiji experienced its fourth coup since gaining independence from the United Kingdom in 1970. This coup was led by Commodore Josaia Voreqe 'Frank' Bainimarama, the commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.
The political tensions leading up to the coup were rooted in several issues, including disputes over proposed laws, alleged government corruption, and concerns about ethnic divisions. Bainimarama opposed the government's attempts to pass bills that he believed would unfairly favor indigenous Fijians over other ethnic groups.
The 2006 coup resulted in the removal of the elected Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase, and his government. Bainimarama established an interim government, promising to eliminate corruption and eventually restore democracy. However, the interim government remained in power much longer than anticipated, leading to political instability and international condemnation.
Efforts to return to democratic rule eventually led to elections in 2014, where Bainimarama's party, FijiFirst, won, and he became Prime Minister again, this time through the electoral process.
