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Abuse and Torture of Prisoners following the Civil Unrest of 11-16-2006

November 30th, 2006 at 12:59 pm » Comments (8)

An executive summary report of abuse and torture of prisoners by the Tongan Government following the riots that occurred on November 16, 2006. Report issued by the NCWC (National Center for Women and Children).
Disclaimer: Report contains graphic images. May not be appropriate for all ages.
National Centre for Women and Children
P.O Box 2920
Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga
E: […]



Planet Tonga Exclusive Interview with Lopeti Senituli

November 29th, 2006 at 9:56 pm » Comments (6)

Planet Tonga Exclusive Interview with Lopeti Senituli
(Press Secretary/Political Advisor to the Hon. Prime Minster Feleti Sevele)
PT: Please explain what your current employment position is and what it entails.
Mr. Senituli: I am the Press Secretary/Political Adviser to the Hon Prime Minister. My main responsibilities are: to prepare briefings for the Hon Prime Minister on […]



Posting Comments

November 23rd, 2006 at 11:07 pm » Comments (6)

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Radio Programs Discussing the Recent Riots in Tonga

November 23rd, 2006 at 1:14 am » Comments (4)

Voice of the South Pacific - Ngaahi ongoongo mei Tonga fekau’aki mo hono fahi mo tutu ‘o Nuku’alofa ‘i he Uike Kuo’osi.
Tala Koula - Interview with Akilisi Pohiva & Tu’i Uata from Tonga.
Radio 531pi - Felafoaki mo Akilisi Pohiva



PT Exclusive Interview with Semisi Sika

November 21st, 2006 at 9:35 pm » Comments (29)

Planet Tonga Exclusive Interview with Semisi Sika
(Tongan Business Owner & Concerned Citizen)
PT: How are you affiliated with the Democratic Movement in Tonga?
Mr. Sika: I am not formally affiliated in the sense that I do not hold office in their committees, but I am definitely a supporter of Freedom and Human Rights. I believe […]