A 24-year-old unemployed man will be produced at the Suva Magistrates Court today for allegedly inciting violence and disobedience of the law [File Photo]
A 24-year-old unemployed man will be produced at the Suva Magistrates Court today for allegedly inciting violence and disobedience of the law through a comment he posted on social media.
Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho says the accused who resides in Taciura, Suva allegedly posted a comment calling on people to breach curfew hours.
This followed a statement issued by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama on COVID-19.
He has been charged under Section 16 of the Public Order Act with incitement to violence and disobedience of the law.
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Posted by FBC News on Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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