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Top Fiji chief charged over mutiny
One of Fiji's highest traditional chiefs, who is also a government parliamentarian, was charged with six counts of mutiny-related offences over his alleged role in a military mutiny that cost the lives of eight soldiers, police confirmed.
The mutiny on November 2, 2000 involved soldiers linked to now convicted traitor George Speight who, on May 19 of that year, led special forces soldiers into parliament and seized the government of prime minister Mahendra Chaudhry, holding them hostage for 56 days.
Evidence given in court martials following the mutiny claimed senator Ratu Inoke Takiveikata ordered the botched takeover of the Queen Elizabeth Barracks and an attempt to assassinate the military commander, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama.
Several other top figures, including former prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka, were also named in evidence but no action was taken against them.
Takiveikata faces a possible life imprisonment sentence if convicted of the charges.
Other charges may follow against other people, a law enforcement source said.
"There is a list of people who may be charged, but at the moment the effort is to deal with Ratu Inoke."
The new charges against Takiveikata come as Fiji also awaits a ruling from the Supreme Court on the legality of the government and the formation of cabinet.
The judgment is expected on Friday and could lead to a period of instability in Fiji while it is resolved.
Two months ago Bainimarama told Island Business magazine that there was "unfinished business" in this Pacific nation that included the continued threat of security to the nation. This included further court martials for those behind the mutiny.
"We have to continuously adjust ourselves to ensure that the air and feeling of uncertainty is removed from our midst," he said.
The leader of the mutiny, Captain Shane Stevens, is serving a life sentence and is detained on Nukulau island with Speight.
During his hearing evidence was given that prior to the mutiny he met with Takiveikata, who is the "Qaranivalu" or paramount chief of the Naitasiri province which includes the capital. Stevens said in his sworn statement that Takiveikata ordered the takeover.
Takiveikata, who is also a senior official of Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase's ruling Soqosoqo ni Duavata ni Lewanivanua, denied Stevens claims.
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