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Pro-China Solomon Islands PM fails to win majority

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Canberra | Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has failed to win a majority in parliamentary elections, setting the stage for intense coalition negotiations to form the next government.

Mr Sogavare’s Ownership, Unity and Responsibility Party has won 15 of 50 seats so far in the parliament, according to the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corp. With almost all counting now completed, the incumbent will need to secure support from minority parties and independent lawmakers if he wants another term in office.

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