BOUGAINVILLE: Application to dismiss charges against 4 Fijians

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Updated December 13, 2007 12:15:16

In Bougainville, lawyers representing four Fijian's charged with organising and training an army for rebel leader Noah Musinku, have made an application to have the matter dismissed. Public Solicitor Philip Kaluwin made the application before the National Court last Friday, claiming want of prosecution. But Police Prosecutors, say the matter is out of their hands.

Presenter: Aaron English
Speakers: Philip Kaluwin, Public Solicitor,

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