Solomon ravaged by days of violence
The Herald|November 27, 2021
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has blamed foreign interference over his government’s decision to switch alliances from Taiwan to Beijing for anti-government protests, arson and looting that have ravaged the capital Honiara in recent days.
Solomon ravaged by days of violence

But critics also blamed the unrest on complaints of a lack of government services and accountability, corruption and foreign workers taking locals job.

Mr Sogavare angered many in 2019, particularly leaders of the Solomon Islands’ most populous province, Malaita, when he cut the country’s diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

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