Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit
by Krishani Dhanji and Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#781KT)
Solomon Islands prime minister cancels his appearance, along with leaders from Fiji, Vanuatu and Samoa
Several leaders have pulled out of a the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting in Palau at the eleventh hour.
Solomon Islands prime minister, Matthew Wale, has cancelled his appearance after a no-confidence motion was lodged against him at home by the Solomon Islands home affairs minister, Manasseh Maelanga.
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