Republic of Fiji Islands
5 December 2006
Pretoria: The South African Government has noted the unconstitutional
developments in the Republic of Fiji Islands today, Tuesday, 5 December
2006.
In this regard the South African government joins the international
community in expressing its unequivocal condemnation of the unconstitutional
transfer of power in Fiji.
We are of the conviction that unconstitutional transfers of power can never
be a substitute for the rule of law and constitutionality.
The South African government, therefore, urges the people of Fiji to join
hands during these trying moments in the history of their country to ensure an
immediate return to the rule of law, democracy and constitutionality.
Contact:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Manusha Pillai
Media Liaison Officer
Tel: (012) 351 0269
Cell: 082 389 3587
E-mail: pillaim@foreign.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
5 December 2006
