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2021 Solomon Islands unrest
Date
24–27 November 2021
Location
Solomon Islands
Caused by
Decision by the Solomon Islands Government to switch diplomatic recognition from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the People's Republic of China
Lack of economic development in Solomon Islands
Corruption
Government mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic
Poverty
Lack of job opportunities for local residents
Central government's neglect of infrastructural development on Malaita Island
Goals
Resignation of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare
Restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Methods
Protests, riots, arson, looting[1]
Resulted in
Government victory
36-hour lockdown declared in Honiara on 24 November[2]
Buildings adjoining the Solomon Islands Parliament Building burnt down
Deployment of Australian-led military and police forces
Parties
Solomon Islands Government
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force
Australia
Australian Army
3rd Brigade
6th Brigade
17th Brigade
Royal Australian Navy
HMAS Armidale
Royal Australian Air Force
No. 4 Squadron
Australian Federal Police
Fiji
Republic of Fiji Military Forces
Papua New Guinea
Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary
New Zealand
New Zealand Army
Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment
New Zealand Police
Diplomatic support:
People's Republic of China[3]
Protesters
Malaita for Democracy
Lead figures
Manasseh Sogavare
Scott Morrison
Frank Bainimarama
James Marape
Jacinda Ardern
No centralised leadership
Casualties
Death(s)
3 civilians[4][5]
Arrested
100+[5][6]
The 2021 Solomon Islands unrest was a series of demonstrations and violent riots in Solomon Islands from 24 to 27 November 2021.
It started off as a peaceful protest against the government's decision to recognize the People's Republic of China over Taiwan. However, it turned out violent as protesters attempted to storm the parliament to depose Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. Businesses, mainly in Honiara's Chinatown, were burnt and looted. A police station was set on fire.
The government responded by deploying the police in which they used tear gas on the protesters. They also requested the Australian Government for support. As a result, Australia deployed the Australian Federal Police and Defence Force. Papua New Guinea and Fiji dispatched peacekeepers while New Zealand deployed police and troops.
Sogavare resisted calls to resign, saying that the decision is upon the floor of the parliament. A no-confidence motion was signed by an opposition member; however, it was defeated in the parliament on 6 December 2021.
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