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HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS: Prime minister resigns amid lack of support




The new Solomon Islands prime minister whose election last week sparked two
days of rioting and looting in the archipelago's capital resigned today after
losing support in Parliament.

Snyder Rini announced his resignation just before lawmakers in the South
Pacific nation were due to vote on a motion of no confidence.

The announcement triggered scenes of jubilation on the streets of Honiara with
several hundred traders and shoppers at the city's central market cheering and
waving palm fronds in celebration.

The lawmakers now will have to vote in a secret ballot for a replacement to
Rini. Government spokesman Johnson Honimae said no vote was expected before
next week.


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