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Fiji proposes scrapping immunity for past coup leaders including current PM

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A Constitution Review Commission in Fiji has proposed removing immunity provisions that have historically protected individuals involved in the country's military coups from facing prosecution.

The proposed constitutional changes directly impact current political leadership, including the current Prime Minister, by opening the door to potential legal accountability for past actions related to military takeovers.

This recommendation marks a significant shift in Fiji's legal and political landscape, targeting protections that were previously established to shield coup leaders from criminal liability.

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