VANUATU: Tourist rape suspect released on bail

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Updated October 18, 2007 16:17:19

In Vanuatu, a man from the island of Tanna who has been charged with the rape of a 70-year old American tourist has been released on bail. Police say the suspect was released on bail because of the very poor condition of the police holding cell on Tanna but the Vanuatu Women's Crisis Centre says the suspect should be put in custody in Port Vila to await trial.

Presenter: Alain Simeon
Speakers: John Taleo, Vanuatu Police; Merilyn Tahi, Director of the Vanuatu Women's Crisis Centre,

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