#SolomonIslands gov letter to former Malaita premier #Suidani disqualifying him from his elected Assembly seat. Reasons include "ongoing failure to recognize the One China Policy" & "collusion with Chinese Taipei". Will be legally challenged. Suidani's reply to allegations below.
Former Malaita premier Daniel #Suidani's February 26 2023 reply to the original letter threatening disqualification by the #SolomonIslands government (1/2).
Former Malaita premier Daniel #Suidani's February 26 2023 reply to the original letter threatening disqualification by the #SolomonIslands government (2/2).
Former Malaita premier Daniel #Suidani's April 2023 reply to disqualification from his seat by the #SolomonIslands government on grounds that include "ongoing failure to recognize the One China Policy".
6 April 2023 Public Notice disqualifying former Malaita premier Daniel #Suidani's from his elected Assembly seat. Grounds used by #SolomonIslands government include "ongoing failure to recognize the One China Policy".
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Written w/ Alexander Gray (ex-NSC). Why US shouldn't 'subcontract' policy - i.e. with Pacific Island Countries - even to very close partners like Australia.
It undermines trust and allows for misunderstandings.
Explains why Nov 2021 Australian deployment to #SolomonIslands post-riots was a strategic error. It bolstered an unpopular pro-PRC PM and, as we know now, gave him justification for inviting in Chinese 'police trainers' soon after. thediplomat.com/2021/11/foreig…