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Ben McKay

Solomons opposition off to courts to solve impasse

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has lost his ruling majority after a dozen ministers defected. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS)

The ongoing deadlock between the "toxic" Solomon Islands government and hardened opposition could be resolved in courts.

Opposition forces, which claim a majority after several defections from Jeremiah Manele's coalition, are urging the prime minister to recall parliament to test its numbers.

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