EYEWITNESS NEWS. 15/05/1987

Current Affairs.

Fiji - (i) Crisis deepens in Fiji as the Coup closes down two of the country's major newspapers and censors radio broadcasts; (ii) Update of events and coverage of a press conference given by Rabuka; (iii) Reaction from the NZ PM; (iv) The situation of the deposed members of the Bavadra Government; (v) Profile of the former Fijian PM who appears to have been one of the key players in the coup; (vi) How the Fijian troops might view the unilateral action taken by their commander; (vii) Comment on events to date(i )Lt.Col. Rabuka (coup leader); Nemani Delaibatka (Editor, Fiji Sun); (ii) Lt.Col. Rabuka; (iii) David Lange (NZ PM); (iv) Richard Harmen (speaking from Fiji); (v) Ratu Sir Kamesese Mara (former Fijian PM); (vi) Col. Linsay Williams (Former Chief of Staff); (vii) Rod Alley (Political Scientist, VUW).

Two British foreign correspondents are expelled from South Africa - (i)Why; (ii) Reaction from British politicians; (iii) Problems facing journalists working in the Republic (i) Micheal Buerk (BBC Correspondent being expelled); Peter Sharp (ITN Correspondent being expelled); (ii) Neil Kinnock (Labour Party Leader); Norman Tebbit MP (Conservative Party Chair); Dr David Owen MP (SDP Leader).

Beatles 1960s classic Revolution being used for a running shoe advert - draws opposition Jan Weiner (American History Professor); Chris Morris (Rock Critic.