The case will be heard before the Suva Magistrates Court later this month. Image: Pacific Scoop
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SUVA (Fiji Village/Pacific Media Watch): The Fiji Times Limited staff who are facing court charges of inciting communal antagonism, have had their bail extended after appearing in court yesterday.
Fiji Village reports that the court matter of Fiji Times editor Fred Wesley, Nai Lalakai, editor Anare Ravula (the alternative iTaukei language newspaper), contributor Josaia Waqabaca and the newspapers publisher, Hank Art, has been adjourned to September, 21, 2016.
It is alleged they are being charged over publishing a statement in Nai Lalakai that included antagonistic comments against Muslims.
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