22 Jun 2021

Vanuatu govt on shakey ground after court ruling

From Pacific Waves

The Vanuatu government appears to be teetering on the edge of collapse.

This follows a Supreme Court ruling upholding a decision by the former Speaker of Parliament.

The seats were declared vacant for 19 government MPs including Prime Minister Bob Loughman.

Johnny Blades looks at the state of play in another period of uncertainty for Vanuatu politics.

Vanuatu PM, Bob Loughman, outside the courthouse

Vanuatu PM, Bob Loughman, outside the courthouse Photo: RNZ Pacific / Hilaire Bule

 

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