Images of the coup: Day 39

Supporters of George Speight prepearing food at the Parliament compound where hundreds have set up camp. Peace talks between Speight's group and the Fiji military have broken down. Lieutenant-Colonel Filipo Tarakinikini said the military had given George Speight all the concessions it would. The Army hinted yesterday that the freeing of the women removed one of Speight's trump cards and an impediment to an assault to free the remaining 27 hostages.

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