FIJI'S capital Suva is bracing for an imminent takeover by the military with no signs that the government will capitulate before the noon deadline to a series of demands by the military.Fijian Prime Laisenia Qarase said today that he was uncertain of exactly what the military wanted after giving into most of their demands yesterday. This morning military commander Frank Bainimarama briefed the country's president Ratu Josefa Iloilo on his plans. Commodore Bainimarama's meeting with Mr Iloilo lasted about 30 minutes and he left without commenting.
It is understood that if the Government fails to make further concessions Commodore Bainimarama may ask for a state of emergency to be declared, allowing the military to begin securing the city. Commodore Bainimarama's forces were confined to barracks this morning and have been told they will not be able to attend an annual police versus army rugby union match this afternoon which is an important fixture in the Fiji's sporting calendar.