Fijian rebel leader released from prison after presidential pardon | The Pacific | ABC News

Despite his imprisonment over 20 years ago, George Speight has never really left Fiji’s conscience. In 2000 he led a coup to overthrow the government, taking 35 MPs hostage, including then PM Mahendra Chaudhry.

Lice Movono explains the political turmoil instigated by Speight, and speaks with Mr Chaudhry as he contemplates Speight’s release.

'The Pacific' is hosted by Johnson Raela and Alice Lolohea.

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