Crown VS State: how Tonga’s royal past shaped its democratic future | ABC NEWS
It’s been 15 years since Tonga introduced democratic reforms, but tensions are still flaring between the crown and state. With the elections just around the corner, reporter Marian Kupu takes a closer look at the Kingdom’s democracy movement.
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King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV
Akilisi Pohiva, Pro-Democracy Leader
Lopeti Senituli, Political Commentator
Lord Tu’ipelehake, Former Noble’s Representative
Lord Tu’ivakano, Noble’s Representative
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