In Fiji, official calls for reform of military in constitution

Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) chairman Ratu Viliame Seruvakula believes the military needs to return to its traditional role prior to November 2006. Speaking to The Fiji Times, Ratu Viliame said this was one of the provisions in the 2013 Constitution that needed to be looked at. He said the military’s role was clearly laid out in the 1970 Constitution, and politicising the military was bad for the morale of its members. [ . . . ] The role of the military is outlined in Section 131 of the 2013 Constitution. Section 131 (2) states that it should be the overall responsibility of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces to ensure at all times the security, defence and wellbeing of Fiji and all Fijians.
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