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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. 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.
The latest defeat followed opposition demands that he step down to "protect the integrity of Parliament". 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.