The authorities continued to stifle criticism and restrict the right to freedom of expression. New allegations of torture and other ill-treatment by the security forces surfaced throughout the year. Some cases resulted in disciplinary actions and charges against officers involved. Women and girls...

A Fijian lawyer is at risk of hefty fines or imprisonment for peacefully exercising his right to freedom of expression. After pointing out on social media a spelling mistake in a court decision, Richard Naidu will have a court hearing for contempt of court on 10 November 2022. His prosecution is a...

Human rights and democracy activists in Fiji are at risk of torture and other ill-treatment in the context of an ongoing crackdown by the military in response to plans for a peaceful protest.

The leader of the gunmen holding Members of Parliament (MPs including: Dr. Tupeni Baba, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Joeli Kalau, parliamentary whip and Vice-President of the African, Caribbean, Pacific – European Union (ACP-EU) Joint Assembly) and others in the parliament buildings...

Gunmen are holding the Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry, the President’s daughter, Adi Koila Mara Nailatiku (daughter of President Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara), and at least 30 government Members of Parliament in the parliament buildings in the capital, Suva. The gunmen reportedly beat the Prime...