A former Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands has described the proposed regional intervention force to be led by Australia as a type of re-colonisation.
| And we wouldn't want that. Things are so much better now... |
The MP's concerns have been raised in the Solomons Parliament. Mannasseh Sogavare served as prime minister in 2000, after his predecessor was placed under house arrest in a police-supported coup. Speaking in Parliament, he expressed concern the intervention force will see foreign officers placed in positions in government departments, including police and treasury. "It will be nothing short of re-colonising this country," he said.
| And if the local pols can't get to the treasury that would be tragic... |
The Parliament is debating a government motion seeking support for the proposed intervention force, which will be led by Australia. |