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# Laisenia Qarase

(1941–2020)   Politician   Fiji

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Laisenia Qarase was a politician from Fiji, best known for *Prisoner 302*.

## Quick Facts About Laisenia Qarase

Born February 4, 1941

Died April 21, 2020

Nationality Fiji

Profession Politician

Notable works Prisoner 302

## About Laisenia Qarase

Laisenia Qarase was a Fijian politician. He served as the sixth Prime Minister of Fiji from 2000 to 2006. After the military quashed the coup that led to the removal of Mahendra Chaudhry, Qarase joined the Interim Military Government as a financial adviser on 9 June 2000, until his appointment as Prime Minister on 4 July. He won two parliamentary elections, but a military coup removed him from power on 5 December 2006. He was later imprisoned on corruption charges brought by the military-backed regime.

## Awards & Honors

Order of the Star of Melanesia

##  Quotes by Laisenia Qarase

> [A well balanced, inclusive approach, according to certain standards and ideals, is essential for the proper governance of any country.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/laisenia-qarase/a-well-balanced-inclusive-approach-according-to-certain-standards-and/)

Laisenia Qarase

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> [I have always felt that public, commercial and community organisations should be as open as possible about their affairs. They need to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/laisenia-qarase/i-have-always-felt-that-public-commercial-and-community-organisations/)

Laisenia Qarase

[Affair](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/affair/)

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> [A well balanced, inclusive approach, is essential for the proper government of any country.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/laisenia-qarase/a-well-balanced-inclusive-approach-is-essential-for-the-proper/)

Laisenia Qarase

[Approach](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/approach/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/96e/laisenia-qarase-82110_approach_a-well-balanced-inclusive-approach-is-es_2155264.png)

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