Samoan head of state suspends legislative session without explanation
The head of state of Samoa issued a proclamation preventing the Legislative Assembly from meeting on 24 May 2021, triggering a constitutional crisis. The move followed a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated prior orders by the head of state.
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PoliticsSamoan head of state suspends legislative session without explanation
Sign in or subscribeBrowse free archive reportsThe head of state of Samoa issued a proclamation preventing the Legislative Assembly from meeting on 24 May 2021, triggering a constitutional crisis. The move followed a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated prior orders by the head of state.