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| Solomon Islands PM ousted in vote | Solomon Islands PM ousted in vote |
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| The prime minister of the Solomon Islands, Manasseh Sogavare, has been ousted in a no-confidence vote. | |
| Large numbers of police and security forces have reportedly been patrolling the South Pacific state's capital, Honiara, in case of civil unrest. | Large numbers of police and security forces have reportedly been patrolling the South Pacific state's capital, Honiara, in case of civil unrest. |
| Mr Sogavare was appointed in May 2006 after the election of the original choice, Snyder Rini, sparked rioting. | Mr Sogavare was appointed in May 2006 after the election of the original choice, Snyder Rini, sparked rioting. |
| The latest defeat followed opposition demands that he step down to "protect the integrity of Parliament". | The latest defeat followed opposition demands that he step down to "protect the integrity of Parliament". |