In February 2023, protests broke out in the Solomon Islands.

Background

The country previously was hit by mass unrest and deadly riots in November 2021.[1]

On 2 February 2023, the United States reopened its embassy in the country after a 30-year absence.[2] On 7 February 2023, Premier of Malaita Province Daniel Suidani was removed from office after a vote of no confidence from the provincial legislature.[3] As a result, protests were held in Auki.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Solomon Islands violence recedes but not underlying tension". AP NEWS. 2021-11-26. Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
  2. ^ "Solomon Islands: US reopens embassy in push to counter China". BBC News. 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
  3. ^ "Solomon Islands ousts official critical of close relations with China". Reuters. 2023-02-07. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
  4. ^ Piringi, Charley (2023-02-07). "Protests in Solomon Islands as key China critic politician is ousted in no confidence vote". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
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