Human Rights Protection Party

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The Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.

The party was founded in 1979[1] in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi. It has governed the country since first winning power in 1982, except for a brief period in 1986 and 1987 when internal differences forced them into coalition[2].

The party's best known figure was former Prime Minister Tofilau Eti Alesana, who died in 1999. The party's current leader is Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sailele Malielegaoi.

In the legislative elections of 4 March 2001, the party won 45.1 % of popular votes and 23 out of 49 seats. During the most recent elections on 2 April 2006, it won 35 of the 49 seats.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Human Rights Protection Party 2001 Election Platform
  2. ^ Ibid.
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