Anticipation and Apprehension in Fiji’s 2022 General Election

Singh, Shailendra

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Anticipation and Apprehension in Fiji’s 2022 General Election

Date

2022-06-27

Authors

Singh, Shailendra

Publisher

Canberra, ACT: Dept. of Pacific Affairs, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, The Australian National University

Abstract

In Fiji’s politically charged context, national elections are historically a risky period. Since the 2022 campaign period was declared open on 26 April, the intensity has been increasing. With three governments toppled by coups after the 1987, 1999 and 2006 elections, concerns about a smooth transfer of power in 2022 are part of the national discourse.