Fiji coups of 1987

Fiji Coups of 1987 refers to a chain of events which began with the overthrow of the elected government of Prime Minister Timoci Bavadra on 14 May 1987, and culminated in the severing of links with the British Monarchy and the proclamation of a republic on 7 October, following a second putsch on 28 September. Both military actions were led by Lieutenant Colonel Sitiveni Rabuka, then third in command of the Royal Fiji Military Forces. Depending on perspective, one may view the event either as two successive coups d'etat separated by a four-month intermission, or as a single coup begun on May 14 and completed with the declaration of a republic.

Related Topics:
Prime Minister - Timoci Bavadra - 14 May - 1987 - British Monarchy - Republic - 7 October - 28 September - Lieutenant Colonel - Sitiveni Rabuka - Royal Fiji Military Forces - Coups d'etat

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