Fiji, May 4 -- Fiji's Government says there is no need to declare a State of Emergency, assuring the public that national security conditions remain stable following a high-level review.

The assurance follows a meeting of the National Security Council chaired by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, where key risks and national conditions were assessed.

"The Government wishes to make it clear that there is no need for a State of Emergency in Fiji at this stage."

"This assurance follows a meeting of the National Security Council chaired by the Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, and attended by senior Ministers and officials from key Government agencies," the government said in a statement.

The National Security Council reviewed multiple areas ...