Fiji saw its most recent coup less than a year ago
Police in Fiji have arrested 16 people in the past two days, after uncovering an alleged plot against the country's military leader, Frank Bainimarama.
Businessmen, politicians and former soldiers were among those detained, and will be charged, police say, on Monday.
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark said one of those arrested, a New Zealander, had been badly beaten.
Mr Bainimarama came to power after a bloodless coup in December 2006, but has promised elections in early 2009.
He has pledged to abide by the results.
Fiji has seen four coups in the past two decades.
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