Former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry is calling for transparency regarding the 2000 coup that saw his government forcibly removed. However, following George Speight’s recent release from prison after serving 24 years, Chaudhry’s plea is met with skepticism. Many doubt that the truth behind the events of that coup will ever come to light.
This sentiment extends to the coups of 1987 and 2006, as there is a prevailing belief that certain vested interests will keep the facts hidden. Observers note that, more than anything, the victims of the violence perpetrated by Speight’s group desire to prevent any recurrence of the political chaos that plagued their nation during those tumultuous times.