US Deplores Fiji's Expulsion of Australia, New Zealand Envoys

Nov 4th, 2009 - Bloomberg

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Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. said it “deplores” Fiji’sexpulsion of Australian and New Zealand diplomats and urged themilitary-led government to restore freedom of speech in thePacific island nation.

“These actions have undermined any opportunity forprogress toward reengagement and constructive dialogue with itsneighbors,” State Department spokesman Ian Kelly told reportersin Washington yesterday.

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