Release of failed coup leader George Speight shines spotlight on

Release of failed coup leader George Speight shines spotlight on ethnic divisions in Fiji

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Failed Fiji coup leader George Speight has been released after spending 24 years behind bars for a violent takeover of parliament where he held the prime minister, hostage, for 56 days. But there's concerns his release will re-ignite ethnic division.

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