Pacific / Health

Fiji democracy under strain during twin crises

06:03 am on 5 August 2021

As Fiji struggles with an unprecedented health and economic crisis, there are warnings about a growing climate of fear.

Police have made a series of arrests of opposition politicians in relation to their criticism of a government land bill.

As Johnny Blades reports, Fiji's already limited democratic spaces are facing increased restrictions and the international response has been found lacking.

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