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Turkish Political Violence and Human Migration

By Monica Aguilar For a country that has survived four coups in two decades, Fiji is not a stranger to political violence, ethnic tensions and the mass exodus of coup opponents. Turkey, a country that is more than a twenty hour flight away from Fiji, is currently facing this same crisis. In July this year the Turkish government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was subject to a failed military coup. In response Erdoğan has detained and arrested tens of thousands and dismissed over eighty thousand government employees. Those purged by the government are suspected of being members of the Hizmet…

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Combating Youth Suicide

In this documentary film "Gen Lost: Combating Youth Suicide", our students look at the vexing issue of youth suicide in Fiji. Ethical questions are raised about how to discuss this issues in the media, support and identify children at risk. Producers Rashika Kumar, Lowen Sei & Sonal Shivangani 528

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Serevi Inspires Students

The "Maestro" Waisale Servei dropped into USP to deliver a message of inspiration for students. He encouraged his audience to aspire to great heights and used Fiji Sevens Rio success as evidence of what can be achieved whether in sports, academics, business or professional lie. Reporters Ruci Vakamino & Chrisnrita Aumanu 495

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Sexual Harassment Taxi

Sexual Harassment inside taxis remains a common complaint among USP female students. Wansol TV spoke to FTU General Secretary Rishi Ram and his "advice" for women was symptomatic of a victim-blaming mentality that remains prevalent in Fijian society. Reporters Chrisnrita Aumanu & Ruci Vakamino 445

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Future Pacific Soccer Stars

Suva Junior Football Club are hoping their multi-national team can continue to blaze a path for soccer in Suva. Based at USP's lush Vaturara ground, SJFC boast a top players from Fjii, Solomons, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, New Zealand and Mauritius just to name a few. Coached by USP lecturer Dr Olivier Jutel, the team are hoping to make an impact at the upcoming Ultimate Cup in Nadi. Reporters: Allen Waitara & Charles Kadamana 425

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Coastal Communities Threatened

Fijian coastal communities are struggling with climate change and the flow-on effects of sea-level rises, severe tropical cyclones, loss of livelihoods and increasingly salty soils. In this documentary film "Buried Underwater" are USP students travel to Tailevu and Navua to see its impact firsthand. Produced by Ruci Vakamino, Avneel Abhishay, Linda Filiai, Sanju Prasad & Vilimania Naqalevuki   370

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Traditional Fijian Healing

Nature's Medicine follows Meli Tokalau a revered practitioner of traditional Fijian medicine. A documentary team of 5 students from the University of the South Pacific stayed in Nukulau village in the province of Ra in order to venture into the highlands in search of traditional medicine. This film also offers a unique slice of Fijian village life and the way in which Meli's practices are integral to his clan. 134

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