To subjugate and create fear, your target must be shocked in awe by necessary means and be terrified. Terrorism 101.
But this action was never borne out of the terrorism handbook.
This was the prerogative of military commanders for millennia.
The two principals of Fiji’s new constitution post the 2006 coup de’ tat, decreed immunity in it, to Fiji’s military and any actions by them as at December 6, 2006, and afterwards gave them free reign.
This, to subjugate the peoples’ basic human right to free speech and agree to disagree.
That death and atrocities happened in Fiji’s military camps is true.
Families and people who were directly affected by this alleged abuse are still living today and can name the army officers who took part in their brief incarceration.
Apart from immediate family members, Fiji’s military have tarnished its reputation by its actions post 2006 and are seen by many in Fiji as just another militia.
A best dressed militia at that.
The traumatic abuse meted out can never be forgotten and karma is a reality in the world.
I ask families and all who have experienced ion at the hands of Fiji’s very own military, Fiji’s military abuse to please, forgive them.
And as you remember your own crucifixion at the hands of Fiji’s very own military, I would like us to recite Jesus’ prayer at his Passion on Calvary with just one omission: ” … Father forgive them, for they know what they do”.
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