The Wire

Sweeping new controls were revealed in Fiji this week that threaten to put even further pressure on the media’s independence. Since Commodore Frank Bainimarama’s [BAI-NIH-MAH-RAH-MAS] military coup last year the Fijian press has faced increasing restrictions. Under the new rules journalists will be forced to reveal their sources, to publish favorable government material and could be fined up to $280,000 for breaching government guidelines.