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Fiji has experienced escalating political tensions over the past fortnight, with opposition politicians arrested, extra police deployed across the country and fierce political debate, amid concerns the tensions could lead to civil unrest and violence.
What is this all about?
The tensions stem from a contentious land bill that the Fijian government has just passed. Critics of the bill claim the changes will remove power from landowners. The government maintains that the amendments are purely administrative.
The bill has been hugely unpopular, with the opposition presenting a petition signed by more than 30,000 people (out of a population of just short of 1 million) to parliament last week, and there are concerns the move could trigger chaos in the politically divided Pacific country.
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Sai Prema foundation Fiji director Sumeet Tappoo. Picture: SOPHIE RALULU/FT FILE
The Sai Prema Foundation will assist 500 families in the Western Division with grocery packs.
This, according to foundation director Sumeet Tappoo, adding it was part of their ongoing national food distribution program.
“Through our project Annapoorna, we distribute grocery packs across Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and the maritime region to the underprivileged and needy families,” he said.
“Since this program’s commencement in 2016, we have had the opportunity to help thousands of individuals and families who cannot look after themselves.
“We are deeply saddened by the plight faced by families particularly in Western Fiji where employment is heavily reliant upon the tourism industry.”
Sai Prema Foundation will be assisting 500 families with grocery packs. Foundation Director Sumeet Tappoo said this is in addition to their on-going national food distribution program. Through our project Annapoorna, we distribute grocery packs across Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and the maritime region to the underprivileged and needy families.” He said since this program s commencement in 2016, they have had the opportunity to help thousands of individuals and families who cannot look after themselves. “The pressure felt by families due to the current restricted movement situation has motivated the Foundation to do more.” We are deeply saddened by the plight faced by families particularly in Western Fiji where employment is heavily reliant upon the tourism industry.”