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Coverage dated December 23, 2022

Rabuka sworn in as Fiji prime minister after close election

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

Sitiveni Rabuka has been sworn in as Fiji’s prime minister more than two decades after the former military commander first held the office in a term lasting nearly seven years.

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    Rabuka sworn in as Fiji prime minister after close election (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Sitiveni Rabuka has been sworn in as Fiji’s prime minister more than two decades after the former military commander first held the office in a term lasting nearly seven years.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Sitiveni ‘Rambo’ Rabuka confirmed as Fiji’s new prime minister (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Outgoing Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said after losing nomination vote: ‘This is democracy and this is my legacy.’

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Fiji's 'Rambo' Rabuka returns as prime minister – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    People's Alliance Party head Sitiveni Rabuka defeated the incumbent Frank Bainimarama by one vote. Previously, the two leaders have led their own military coups.

  4. The Guardian

    Fiji parliament confirms Sitiveni Rabuka as prime minister after days of uncertainty (opens The Guardian)

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    Rabuka accused the outgoing government of Frank Bainimarama of stoking ‘fear and chaos’ in the aftermath of the close election

  5. WFMZ Allentown

    Rabuka confirmed as Fiji prime minister after close election (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Sitiveni Rabuka has been confirmed as Fiji’s next prime minister more than two decades after the former military commander first held the office in a term lasting nearly seven years.

  6. Digital Journal

    'Rambo' Rabuka returns as Fiji prime minister (opens Digital Journal)

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    Former military commander Sitiveni Rabuka was on Saturday confirmed as Fiji's prime minister, after accusing the outgoing government of stoking "fear and

  7. UPI

    Sitiveni Rabuka elected prime minster of Fiji after parliamentary vote (opens UPI)

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    Sitiveni Rabuka was elected Fiji's next Prime Minister on Saturday after receiving 28 votes in a secret ballot in parliament.

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