BY ROMINAH FAKA
The setting of the trial date for the case of two Malaitan leaders, Daniel Suidani and Celsus Talifilu has been moved to January 23.
This is for the date to be set before the presiding magistrate.
The presiding magistrate was at Tulagi for a meeting so counsels sought seven days adjournment for the magistrate to be available before they can set the trial date.
Bail for the two accused was extended.
Suidani and Talifilu are charged together with two counts of unlawful assembly and were pleaded not guilty to the charge on previously hearing.
It was alleged the two accused were taken into custody for their alleged role in masterminding a number of unlawful assemblies and protests in Auki, Malaita Provincial capital in 2021.
Those unlawful assemblies and protests were allegedly carried out by the Malaita for Democracy (M4D).
The two defendants later arrested on 3rd of October 2024 and charged.
Mary-Anne Zurenuoc acts for crown and Lilly Ramo represent both defendants.
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