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September 6th, 2013 
Peter Nolan
Updated
Fiji’s long awaited constitution has officially become law, with President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau giving his assent today at a ceremony in Suva.
The country’s interim prime minister, Frank Bainimarama, has described it as a “blueprint for democracy”, marking a “new beginning” for the island nation.
But the historic day wasn’t without drama, as several people were arrested after protesting the signing.
Source: ABC News
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Duration: 2min 41sec
Topics:
constitution,
forms-of-government,
government-and-politics,
fiji,
pacific
Source Article from http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-06/interim-pm-says-constitution-signing-new-beginning/4941792
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