Soloman Islands Prime Minister Snyder Rini Quits - Non UN and Non US Peacekeepers Rush In
The controversial prime minister of the Solomon Islands, Snyder Rini, has resigned. His appointment eight days ago sparked a wave of unrest in the capital of the South Pacific nation. The violence prompted several neighboring countries, including Australia to send in troops and police officers to restore order. Wait a daggone minute...I thought the United States was the world's only imperialist to send peacekeepers in the absence of UN Peacekeepers, aka, French prawns, I mean pawns.
It has been another dramatic day in the Solomon Islands. This Prime Minister lasted a week. If Hillary Clinton is elected, let's hope her reign of terror is shorter than Rini's.
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| Snyder Rini at parliament house in Honiara, Wednesday |
His appointment last week sparked violent disturbances. Rioters particularly targeted the city's Chinatown district, because of allegations that Mr. Rini had used money from local Chinese businessmen to bribe his way into office. His strong denials did little to quell 48 hours of looting and arson. The violence was so extreme that hundreds of ethnic Chinese fled the country.
Australia, New Zealand and Fiji sent in peacekeepers to restore order.
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