Republic of Rotuma
Republic of Rotuma | |
|---|---|
| 1987–1988 | |
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| Common languages | Rotuman |
| King | |
• 1987-1988 | Henry Gibson |
| History | |
• Established | 1987 |
• Disestablished | 1988 |
| Today part of |  Fiji |
The Republic of Rotuma was an unrecognized country created in September 1987 after the second Fijian coup. A part-Rotuman man named Henry Gibson announced to the New Zealand newspapers that he had declared the independence of Rotuma from Fiji. Gibson proclaimed himself the King of Rotuma and gained a popular following on the island. The Republic ceased to exist in 1988.[why?][1]
References
- ^ Howard, Alan. "Symbols of Power and the Politics of Impotence: The Mölmahao Rebellion on Rotuma". University of Hawaii. Retrieved 10 November 2018.
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