The fourty-four accused persons charged in relation to the para-military style training in the Ra area in the Western Division have pleaded not guilty.

All accused persons pleaded not guilty to committing sedition and urging political violence in Ra in 2015.

All accused persons were present at the Lautoka High Court when the matter was called today.

The alleged offence occurred between January 1st and July 31st.

The matter has been adjourned to March 12th before Justice Aruna Aluthge to fix a trial date.

Bail has been extended for all accused persons.

Those that have been charged with sedition included – 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.

All fourty-four who face charges of urging political violence include – 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, Filimoni Naloga, 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 Wai lomo, Josua Navaluvou, Marika Qalo, Manueli Nadakula, Tevita Damudamu, Jese Vatusumu, Senaila Mariqama, Jolame Turagabeci, Tomasi Kacanavatu, Livai Takemaicakaudrove and Peceli Nayadra.