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Ali defends ‘barred’ FijiFirst politicians

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Shamima Ali says everyone, including politicians, should be allowed to participate in peaceful protests. She said the right to protest and to strike was a basic human right that applied to all. Ms Ali said she had been a part of many marches over the years and had been denied permits, but they were never subjected to being dictated to by police officers.
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Ali defends ‘barred’ FijiFirst politicians

PROMINENT human rights advocate Shamima Ali has come out in defence of the FijiFirst politicians who were barred from participating in the anti-nuclear protest organised in Suva yesterday. She said the right to protest and to strike was a basic human right that applied to all and was also a pillar of democracy. “A citizen of this country, whether a politician or anyone else, has the right to participate, express their views and grievances, and d…

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FijiTimes broke the news in Fiji on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
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