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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Government ministers in Pacific nation of Vanuatu call for parliament's dissolution, media says

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Government ministers in the Pacific nation of Vanuatu are asking the president to dissolve parliament, adding to political disarray after lawmakers introduced a no-confidence against the prime minister, local media said Saturday.

National elections would be held if President Nikenike Vurobaravu, the largely ceremonial head of state, dissolved the parliament and the government headed by Prime Minister Charlot Salwai.

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