ITUC - A new decree introduced by Fiji’s military rulers on January 5 have lead to a chorus of criticism from trade unions, human rights advocates, church leaders and governments, according to the ITUC .

http://www.ituc-csi.org/fiji-military-entrenches.html 13 January 2012 (ITUC OnLine): A new decree introduced by Fiji’s military rulers on January 5  have cemented the dictatorship leading to a chorus of criticism from trade unions, human rights advocates, church leaders and governments.  This move followed on the heels of a New Year’s speech in which the Prime Minister announced that the much criticized Public Emergency Regulations (PER) of 2009 were to be scrapped effective January 7, a move cautiously welcomed by some Governments and the United Nations.  However, the new decree, amending the Public Order Act of 1969, incorporates and expands many of the powers found in the PER. To read the new decree: http://www.fiji.gov.fj/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=59&Itemid=158   ITUC analysis of the new decree:http://www.ituc-csi.org/fiji-public-order-amendment-decree.html - Advice from ITUC  http://www.ituc-csi.org/