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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 vote of no-confidence. | |
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 had earlier refused calls from the opposition to resign to "protect the integrity of Parliament". | |
But he is reported to have accepted the vote, saying "parliament voted me in and parliament voted me out." | |
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. |
Chinese homes and business were attacked after Mr Rini was accused of using money from Chinese and Taiwanese backers to bribe MPs into voting for him. | |
International criticism | |
Mr Sogavare has faced domestic criticism in recent months for his abrasive style and for allegedly damaging the international image of the Solomon Islands. | |
He has a strained relationship with Australia, which has had a peacekeeping mission in the Solomon Islands since 2003, when it was invited there by the government to restore order. | |
Particularly damaging was his controversial appointment of Julian Moti as attorney-general. | |
The opposition said the appointment was irresponsible as Mr Moti was wanted in Australia over child sex charges. |