Brussels, 27/09/2011 (Agence Europe) - Sanctions imposed on Fiji in 2007 for violation of the essential elements of the Cotonou Agreement (respect of human rights, rule of law and democratic principles) have been extended for two years until 30 September 2012. This decision was taken by the EU Council on 26 September, extending Decision 2007/641/EC, which is due to expire on 30 September.
Cooperation restrictions with Fiji had been adopted in 2007 further to the military coup of 5 December...