Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
4 April, 2026, 3:08 am
Central - 26°C Rain
4 April, 2026, 3:08 am Central - 26°C Rain

I’ve not spoken on behalf of the Indo-Fijian community who were victims of the coups – Kiran

I’ve not spoken on behalf of the Indo-Fijian community who were victims of the coups – Kiran

By Mansi Chand
29/10/2024
Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee Sashi Kiran

Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee Sashi Kiran says she has not spoken on behalf of the Indo-Fijian community who were victims of the coups in the country.

Kiran highlighted this during fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan when former FijiFirst MP and current Opposition MP, Alvick Maharaj questioned who has given her the mandate to speak on behalf of the Indo-Fijian community and the victims with regards to the Truth and Reconciliation.

She says she is appointed by the Cabinet to help in the drafting of the Bill but for his information and the rest of the country, some of them were very actively involved in what happened in 2000.

The Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee says most of the organisations and people in power at that time, failed the people.

Kiran further says during that time, they were trying to help the families who were taken hostage and she kept mobilizing food along with the documentation to be sent to the faith-based organisations saying this community is affected, can you mobilize food.

She says they have asked submissions and whatever they have received is in the draft.

Kiran adds they have to create a structure that can enable the perpetrators or victims to come and face the Commission and engage with the communities and be able to share the truth.

FEATURE NEWS
Tabuya assures no fuel shortage, Fiji National Fuel Emergency Action Plan activated
Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya speaking on behalf of the Prime Minister, has assured Fijians that there is currently no fuel shortage in ...
7 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Fijian Drua outclassed by the Crusaders 69-26
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua were outclassed by the Crusaders 69-26 in round 8 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific competition.The Crusaders ...
7 hours ago

Tabuya assures no fuel shortage, Fiji National Fuel Emergency Action Plan activated
Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya speaking on behalf of the Prime Minister, has assured Fijians that there is currently no fuel shortage in ...
7 hours ago

1,414 students with autism enrolled across Fiji’s education system
A total of 1,414 students with autism are currently enrolled across Fiji’s education system.The update was shared as Fiji joined the global ...
10 hours ago

Heavy rain alert remains in force for whole of Fiji
A heavy rain alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji.The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure lies over Fiji, and associated cloud, ...
10 hours ago

Felix Anthony recounts intimidation and abuse during coups
The General Secretary for the Fiji Trades Union Congress, Felix Anthony, appeared before the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission, sharing his ...
10 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH

Fiji Sports Council Saga: Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
29 days ago

TOP