Fiji, Nov. 2 -- The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has declared its willingness to surrender constitutional immunity for past coups, acknowledging its role in overthrowing Fiji's governments and calling on Parliament to remove the protections.

In a submission to the Special Parliamentary Committee considering the Constitution (Amendment) Bill No. 32 of 2026, RFMF Commander Major General Jone Kalouniwai said the military was prepared to submit itself to the law.

The declaration marks a significant position by an institution that has been central to Fiji's history of military intervention in politics.

Major General Kalouniwai told the committee that the RFMF did not seek the immunity provided under Section 206 of the Constitutio...