44 people plead not guilty to charges relating to para-military style training in Ra

44 people charged in relation to the para‑military style training in the Ra area between 1st January and 31st July 2015 have pleaded not guilty to the amended consolidated information in the Lautoka High Court.

Timoci Nagata, Pita Vakatawa, Saimoni Nacolawa, Mosese Tawake, Esa Namure, Jone Fatiaki, Vive Naiyo, Samuela Nabenia, Salimoni Serua, Ilaitia Korolala, Semi Uquequ, Meli Nasalasala,Viliame Baravilala, Jese Vatusumu, Meli Waqabaca, Penasio Luqa, Joseva Caucau, Isereli Serewai, Rokoua Duatini and Filimoni Naloga are charged with sedition and urging political violence.

Timoci Nacolatabisa, Apenisa Tucaketale, Qalita Vakacegu, Inoke Navunilagi, Viliame Nasau, Tomaci Madigibuli, Mitieli Raituku, Vosavosa Tunakoro, Maciu Uto, Vetaia Dale, Fonomanu Meresio, Temesi Waqa, Sevanaia Qaranivalu, Metereti Vunisa, Apimeleki Wailomo, Josua Navaluvou, Marika Qalo, Manueli Nadakula, Tevita

Damudamu, Jese Vatusumu, Senaila Mariqama, Jolame Turagabeci, Tomasi Kacanavatu, Livai Takemaicakaudrove and Peceli Nayadra are charged with urging political violence.

The matter has been adjourned to the 12th of next month to fix a trial date.

Bail has been extended for all the accused persons.