December
31 Dec – Fiji Times, page 15 Farmer on rape charge A farmer appeared before the Labasa Magistrates Court yesterday on a charge of raping his de facto wife, it is alleged the he raped her two weeks ago. The man is charged with two counts of rape and denied both counts. The man has been released on $500 bail bond, was ordered to stay 500 metres from his defacto wife, surrendered all travel documents and has be given a curfew between 6pm and 6am. He will reappear in court on February 4. 27 Dec – Fiji Times, page 3 Police grill rape suspect A case of suspected rape is being investigated in Valelevu. The 22 year old woman returned from a party on December 23, when a close male relative took her to nearby bushes and allegedly raped her. Police assistant spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said the suspect has been questioned by police and released as investigations continue. 24 Dec – Fiji Times, page 2 Woman tells of rape An Australian woman was allegedly raped by a taxi driver. The taxi driver had been at a party with the woman and her friends. The taxi driver dropped sped away while the woman’s friends were at a shop and took her to a gravel road before raping her. The man hit her, smashed her head against the taxi door and bit her on the face. The alleged rapist was taken into custody by the police, however charges have not been laid. 22 Dec – Fiji Times, page 3 Tension rises A student was admitted to the Taveuni hospital after being allegedly raped at a village dance. The 16 year old girl was attending a village dance when she was asked by a youth to accompany her to another dance at another village. On their way to the village, the youth allegedly raped the girl and then left her in a dark and isolated area. This was the second rape case reported in the northern division, as on the same day a 13 year old girl was raped in Savusavu and is still admitted at the Savusavu hospital. Police have the two accused in custody and neither of the two men have been charged. 22 Dec – Fiji Times, page 3 Bail for men on sex assault charges A 17 year old youth who was charged with indecently assaulting a four year old girl has been granted bail for $200 on the condition that he relocate from where he lived at Lautoka. The incident happened during the day (Dec 17) and when having dinner the girl told her grandmother what happened. The case will be recalled in court on January 26, 2010. In a separate case called at the Nadi Magistrate Court, a 46 year old man who was charged with indecently assaulting a 10 year old girl was also granted bail. The man was also told to relocate from his current place of residence. 18 Dec – Fiji Times, page 6 Hunt for rapist Police are looking for a man who allegedly raped a 16 year old girl who was on a sleepover at her friends home. The rapist who is known to the victim made his way into the house to where the girl was sleeping and finding the house empty, allegedly raped the girl and fled the scene. 11 Dec – Fiji Times, page 3 Rape case A man is being questioned by police for allegedly raping a 22 year old teacher. The incident happened outside Lautoka as the teacher was on her way home from a nightclub. She was confronted by the suspect who took her to a cassava patch and allegedly raped and assaulted her. 11 Dec – Fiji Times, page 3 In custody A 37 year old man appeared in the Lautoka court charged with rape and one count of wrongful confinement. The man has been remanded in custody until December 14 and a plea has been differed. The court heard the man pretended to be a police officer and abducted a 14 year old girl after seeking her early release from classes. 11 Dec – Fiji Times, page 3 Manhunt on Lautoka police are still looking for a man who impersonated a policeman, raped a young woman and stole a truck. The man stole cash, mobile phones and the woman’s bank cards. The rape took place after he asked the woman to guide him to the company yard where he forced her into a freezer truck and raped her. He then took off in the truck. 10 Dec – Fiji Times, page 5 Stepdad in sex claim Police are investigating allegations that a man raped his two step daughters, who are believed to be aged 13 and 17 in a village in the Northern division. Police said the allegations started in June last year and continued to this year. It is not known yet how many times the step father allegedly raped his step daughters. 10 Dec – Fiji Times, page 2 Rape case transfer bid A rape suspect has applied for his case to be transferred to the High court. The accused is alleged to have raped his 11 year old step daughter five times and indecently assaulted her on one occasion. He has also made an application for bail which will be decided at a later date. 8 Dec – Fiji Times, page 3 Police hold six youth Six youth unemployed youth are in police custody over allegations they sodomized a primary school student, who is seven years old and in class one. Police said the boy informed his family and the matter was then reported to police. The boy was taken to the Savusavu hospital for a medical examination. The youth have not been charged yet. 8 Dec – Fiji Times, page 3 Jail term An unemployed youth that indecently assaulted a 16 year old girl was sentenced to 15 months in prison. The court heard that in October this year, the man approached the victim from behind while she was at a creek. The court heard that he touched her breasts, stomach and buttocks. 4 Dec – Fiji Times, page 6 Closed court A closed court has been ordered for a Nabua youth who allegedly broke into a house and sexually assaulted two girls. A screen will be placed in the court so when the victims give evidence they wont be able to see him. 1 Dec – Fiji Times, page 4 Sex case in court The Fiji football vice president has appeared in court charged with defilement. The accused a primary school teacher who is 46 years old denied the three counts of defilement of girl under thirteen and one count of indecent assault. The accused indecently assaulted a students between December 1 and 31, 2007 when the child was in class six and then allegedly had sexual intercourse with the girl in August 2008. A further count of defilement of a girl under 13 allegedly took place between November 1 and December 31, 2008 with the final count on May 26 this year. The magistrate set the bail bond at $800 and ordered the accused to surrender his all his travel documents with strict conditions of reporting to the police station once a week. NOVEMBER 25 Nov – Fiji Times, page 3 Rape suspects Three youth are being looked for by the Nadi police for allegedly raping a 19 year old girl. Police said the girl was returning home from the nightclub on Sunday morning and walking alone the tram line track. While on the track, three drunk youth also returning from the club saw the victim and allegedly raped her. 24 Nov – Fiji Times, page 3 Fake policemen rape woman, female student, 14 A 14 year old school girl was abducted on her way home from school and raped by a man who sought her early release from classes. The man, dressed as a policeman approached the head teacher but his request was refused. The man waited for school to end before forcing her into a van while she was on her way home. He then abused her and raped her before leaving her on the grounds. In another case, police are hunting for a man who impersonated a policeman, raped a young woman and stole a truck. The man entered the construction company and asked the woman to guide him to the company yard where he forced her unto a freezer truck and raped her. 19 Nov – Fiji Times, page 7 Teacher on sex charge A principal of an Island high school has denied charges of indecently annoying and assaulting eight students. The man allegedly made sexual gestures towards them and assaulted the girls by touching their buttocks and pulling their bra straps. 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The couple had been arguing about the man’s relationship with another woman. 17 Nov – Fiji Times, page 3 Murder suspect in court A man charged with the murder of a kindergarten school teacher in Suva. The man was remanded in custody and later granted bail on medical grounds. The man was granted $2000 bail and the case has been adjourned to November 27th. 14 Nov – Fiji Times Dad not guilty A man charged with the murder of his eight year old son has pleaded not guilty to murder at the high court. It is alleged the man killed his son in Navua between July and September this year. Pre trial has been set for February 26 and the man is in remand. 13 Nov – Fiji Times, page 5 Man let out on bail An unemployed 21 year old youth who allegedly abducted a 15 year old girl was released on bail by the Savusavu court. The court heard that the accused allegedly abducted the girl and took her to Suva where he allegedly defiled her. The case has been adjourned to December 30th. 13 Nov – Fiji Times, page 1 Island fury: Teenager in custody for alleged rape A nine year old girl was allegedly raped by her 17 year old cousin in the Northern division. The victim was taken to the hospital for a medical examination by police. The girl was asleep at her home when the accused entered and allegedly raped her. The matter was reported after the girl told her mother and the teenager has been taken into custody. 12 Nov – Fiji Times Man on murder charge A 24 year old man will front the Suva Magistrates Court charged with the murder of the four year old girl whose body was found floating at sea. The girl’s body was discovered in the sea by people from her village who thought the girl had drowned. An autopsy showed the girl was strangled and sexually assaulted. Two others, a man and woman from Beqa were brought to Suva for questioning over the incident. It is believed that the man and woman are related to a third person who was allegedly responsible for the sexual assault on the girl. 12 Nov – Fiji Times, page 5 Hunt for killers The husband of a kindergarten teacher has been missing since the discovery of the woman’s body. The police have not located the man and no charges have been laid. In a separate case, a relative of a woman who was found strangled and burnt to death was taken for questioning by police. 11 Nov – Fiji Times, page 5 Teacher faces rape A Lautoka teacher who allegedly attempted to rape a student has been bailed for $500. The man has been charged with attempted rape and was told by Magistrate Ratuvili not to interfere with the student. He is to reappear in Court on Dec 10. 10 Nov – Fiji Times, page 7 Youth jailed for offences Four youth were jailed for 15 months for committing an unnatural offence with a 13 year old boy. The youth aged between 17 and 21 abused the student on separate occasions after threatening to beat him up if he didn’t submit to them. The boy was later rushed to hospital after his health deteriorated. 6 Nov – Fiji Times, page 5 Four years for hubby A man that poured weed killer on his wife was given a four year jail term. A medical report showed the woman suffered chemical burns to her face, oral cavity, nose, ears, left eye and back. Her husband pleaded guilty to one count of acting with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The man told the court he had heard stories of his wife having extramarital affairs so he went to confront her about it. The woman is still in hospital and is in a critical condition. 5 Nov – Fiji Times Kill probe: kindergarten teacher found dead at home A woman was found dead in her home and was strangled to death. The woman was found by her partner. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said that investigations are continuing. OCTOBER 30 Oct – Fiji Times, page 7 Elderly Woman Raped An 80 year old woman of Vatukoula was allegedly raped in her house. The police who have in custody a 22 year old suspect, said the elderly woman, who cannot walk was alone at home at the time of the incident. Police West spokesperson Wame Bautolu said the woman’s daughter had gone shopping at about 8:30am while the elderly woman stayed at home. He said the suspect allegedly forced open a door and raped the woman in the house. 28 Oct – Fiji Times, page 3 Woman raped A 45 year old man appeared at the Nadi Magistrates court yesterday for attempting to rape a 39 year old women in Nadi. No plea was entered and the case will be recalled for a decision on the suspect’s application for bail. 27 Oct – Fiji Times, page 3 Nurse in hospital after poison attack A Tailevu nurse had allegedly had weed killer poured on her and the victim’s husband is in custody and being interrogated by the police. After an argument between the woman and her husband, she left her home and he followed her, dragged her out of the nurses’ quarters and attacked her. The woman is fighting for her life in hospital. 27 Oct – Fiji Times, page 5 Dad awaits fate A father assaulted his daughter after asking her why she was sleeping at her uncle's house. The girl attempted to run but was caught by her stepmother and the man picked her up and threw her on the concrete floor. In mitigation the man told the court that he was exercising his right as a parent to discipline his daughter. 24 Oct – Fiji Times Mum Killed: Watchman finds body in flames A woman’s body was found partly burnt in a cassava patch yesterday and police a treating the case as murder. The body was found by a security guard and was burnt from the waist up to her head and partly naked. The post mortem exam report revealed that the woman died of asphyxiation due to throttling. Investigations are continuing. 23 Oct – Fiji Times, page 5 Assault Case A 50 year old man who assaulted his de facto wife last year was jailed for six months for assault occasioning actual body harm. The accused was walking alongside a road when his phone rang and the victim suspected it was another woman. The assault resulted in a fractured jaw and a tissue burn. The man said he was in love with his de facto wife and tried to reconcile but was unsuccessful. 16 Oct – Fiji Times, page 3 No plea A man charged with rape and indecent assault has been remanded in custody and no plea has been taken. The man of Suva allegedly raped a young woman. The case will be called on October 28. 14 Oct – Fiji Times, page 5 Sodomy Term A man charged with three counts of rape and two counts of sodomy was heard in the Suva Magistrates Court. The man was alleged to have committed the offence in May 2006 when he offered to drop the victim on his return home from the nightclub in Suva. He was jailed for 10 years but his case has been ordered for a retrial. 14 Oct – Fiji Times, page 5 Seven year term A Naitasiri man has been jailed for seven years for the rape of a 13 year old girl. The court heard that the girl went to use the pit toilet before going to school that morning when the man confronted her with a knife and raped her. She later informed a friend at school. 12 Oct – Fiji Times, page 3 Rapist sent to jail A cane labourer who raped his 79 year old employer was jailed for 10 years yesterday. The victim was switching on the lights in the house when the man walked in and silently stood behind her and when she turned around he forcefully pulled her down and raped her. The magistrate added that the stigma attached to the incident would torment the elderly woman for the rest of her life. 7 Oct – Fiji Times, page 5 Bail for granddad A 69 year old grandfather charged with 24 counts of rape, two of sodomy and one count of indecent assault on his granddaughter has been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court. The man has been ordered to stay 100 yards away from his granddaughter’s home and primary school. 5 Oct – Fiji Times, page 4 Manhunt on Police are looking for an unknown man who tried to rape a 23 year old tertiary student while returning from a nightclub. The case is being investigated. 3 Oct – Fiji Times, page 3 Cutter in Court A 21 year old cane cutter had been charged with defilement of a 13 year old girl in the Northern division. No plea has been taken and he has been bailed for $200 and the case has been adjourned to November 4. 3 Oct – Fiji Times, page 5 Make up, court tells A man who was charged with assaulting his wife, was told to reconcile with his wife before the husband took a plea. The Magistrate added that the marriage was at stake and the real issues in the marriage had not been addressed. She gave the couple until November 2 to seek counseling from a religious organization or any marriage counselor before the man takes a plea. 3 Oct – Fiji Times, page 5 ‘Monster’ jailed A man was sentenced to 18 years in jail for sexual crimes against his three daughters, daughter in law and granddaughter. He was found guilty of rape, indecent assault and incest and described by High Court Judge Salesi Temo as a ‘monster’. The man admitted attacking his victims between 1989 and 2007. The man also threatened and physically beat the victims and held a cane knife with him when forcing himself upon his granddaughter. 3 Oct – Fiji Times, page 5 Man in Remand A 61 year old Nasinu is alleged to have raped and taken photographs of the alleged victims and then posted it on the internet. The man charged with rape and unnatural offence, was brought to the Nasinu Court where he was told to seek legal advice on the next course of action. He has been remanded until October 9. 3 Oct – Fiji Times, page 5 Sex Fiend let off A sexual offender was given a suspended sentence for a sexual offence he claimed he committed while under the influence of alcohol. He is alleged to have indecently assaulted a woman last December during a party. The man who had nine previous convictions of similar sexual offences, changed his plea to guilty and told the court that his past offences were committed more than 10 years ago. He was handed a sentence of three months imprisonment suspended for one year. 1 Oct – Fiji Times, page 5 Bail for suspects Two of three men accused of raping an 18 year old girl were granted strict bail by the Magistrates Court in Nasinu. It is alleged the girl returned from a drinking party and met the three accused who offered to escort her home. It is alleged the three took her to the neighborhood playground instead and took turns raping her. She suffered serious facial injuries from an alleged assault. The case resumes next week 1 Oct – Fiji Times, page 7 Hunt for attacker Police are still looking for a man who allegedly raped a 10 year old girl. Divisional crime officer Eastern ASP Arthur White said it was hard to find the man because the victim does not know who he is or what he looks like. The incident happened at about 9pm when the girl was on her way to the shop. It is alleged the unidentified man confronted and punched her on her jaw and raped her. SEPTEMBER 30 Sept-Fiji Times, page 3 Man, 75, in Jail for Sexual Assault A 75 year old grandfather who indecently assaulted a six year old girl was sentenced to four years in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of indecent assault. He had four indecent assault convictions prior to 1999. Police prosecutor Asaeli Nadolo told the court the girl was sent by her parents to invite the accused to a family lunch. When the accused indecently assaulted her, the girl told her parents who reported the matter to the police.
26 Sept – Fiji Times, page 1 Suicide watch The father charged with killing his eight year old son is being watched while in custody. The man is alleged to have taken his son into the hills of Serua and killed him. He allegedly buried his body a few metres away and hid in the hills for more than a month. The high court date is set for October 9.
25 Sept- Fiji Times, page 3 Old Man faces 20 Years in jail A grandfather finally admitted violent sexual offenses against his daughter, step-granddaughter, daughter in law and two other close female relatives. The Director of Public Prosecutions agreed that the man be jailed for 20 years for three counts of incests, two of indecent assault and four of rape. The man committed the crime between 1989 and 2007 and recently outside Suva. Justice Temo will deliver his decision on October, 2.
24 Sept- Fiji Times, page 5 Warrant for a Farmer A farmer charged with the rape of an 18 year old girl yesterday is under bench warrant after he failed to attend his case at the magistrate court in Nausori. The accused was bailed to find a lawyer but failed to reappear in court.
24 Sept-Fiji Times, page 5 Bail For Suspect Two of the three men accused of raping an 18 year old secondary student were granted strict bail by the magistrate Court in Nausori yesterday.
24 Sept – Fiji Times, page 5 Girl, 4, found at sea ‘killed’ The body of a four year old girl was found floating in the sea by villagers at Beqa. The post mortem examination discovered the girl died of choking. Deputy Director Operations Assistant Superintendent said they suspected foul play. She was reported missing and her body was found during the search by villagers that evening.
24 Sept – Fiji Times, page 1 Dad confesses to murder A man confessed to murdering his eight year old son and police have found the remains of the boy in Serua. The man was arrested after the staff of a resort phoned the police that a shabby looking man had been spotted around the area. When apprehended the man confessed that he had killed his son. No charges have been laid yet. 23 Sept- Fiji Times, page 5 Student Cleared of Rape A Tongan student was cleared of a rape charge as the court ruled the alleged victim probably hallucinated about the event because she was too drunk. The Magistrate said that because he knew the woman was drunk he should have been responsible when he accompanied her out of the nightclub. The magistrate said that the evidence of the victim appeared not to be credible. 22 Sept – Fiji Times, page 3 Girl, 5, Assaulted A five year old girl in kindergarten was indecently assaulted by an 18 year old cane cutter. The man has been bailed by the Lautoka Court and given until November 18 to find a lawyer and his plea has been differed. 19 Sept-Fiji Times, page 5 Appeal Rejected The high court threw out the appeal of a 19 year old man who was convicted of an unnatural offence with a five year old boy. The accused claimed inconsistency in the evidence and the fact that the child’s grandmother put words into the child’s mouth. The incident happened on December 24, 2007 when the accused offered a piece of pie to the child and then sexually abused him.
18 Sept- Fiji Times, page 3 Family Bail Review Multiple sex charges case against a 60 year old grandfather on five women was heard in the high court in Suva yesterday as the police finally located the women. Justice Temo has ordered the matter to be called again today to review bail for the women.
17 Sept-Fiji Times, page 7 Man Denies Rape A man who initially impersonated a woman’s husband to have sex with her has changed his plea and denied a charge of rape. The incident happened on September, 8 this year.
16 Sept – Fiji Times, page 1 Court told of girl’s ordeal A three year old girl was allegedly strangled to death before being raped. The man is charged with a count of murder and rape. The man allegedly killed the toddler before he raped her, disposed of her body and went straight home on the morning of September 12 this year. The court heard he has previous convictions of rape, indecent assault and breaking and entering.
14 Sept – Fiji Times, page 9 Abused and killed A three year old girl was physically assaulted and strangled to death. The autopsy report listed suffocation as the cause of death and there was evidence of sexual abuse. The girl was reported missing after she failed to come in for dinner when her mother called. The girl wanted to go to church with her grandparents and had gone to their house a few steps from her parent’s home. The suspect is known to the family.
13 Sept-Fiji Times, page 5 Court Jails Man for Indecent Act. A 24 year old farmer man who attempted to have sex with his 7 year old cousin has been jailed for three months for indecent assault. The event happened at a village in March this year. It was confirmed the accused want to diffuse the situation by offering traditional apology to the victim’s family but the girl’s mother sought advice from the police that the offence was not reconcilable. 14 Sept - Fiji Times, page 6 Stranger in Women’s Bed A man who impersonated a woman’s husband and had sex with her has pleaded guilty to one count of rape, the Suva court heard. The accused has been drinking with the victim’s husband on September 8, 2009 while he entered her room when the husband was with other friends. The case has been adjourned to September 15. 8 Sept – Fiji Times, page 7 Aussie faces sex charge An Australian citizen charged with indecently assaulting a four year old girl has been released on bail. The man appeared in the Labasa Court but no plea has been taken. The man surrendered all his travel documents and was told to report to the Labasa Police Station three days a week.
1 Sept – Fiji Times, page 5 Hubby in Court A 46 year old man charged with rape of his 21 year old wife has been granted strict bail conditions by the Nausori magistrate court. The wife was assaulted and later consented to sex after she refused, as since she had just given birth. The alleged took place on the August, 28 this year.
AUGUST
29 Aug – Fiji Times, page 5 Rape Suspect A 46 year old husband appeared at the magistrates Court in Nausori charged with raping his 21 year old wife. Police alleged that on August 28 2009 the accused assaulted his wife who later consented to have sex. She initially refused because she had just given birth to their newborn baby 14 days before. The husband pleased not guilty was refused bail and the case has been adjourned to August 31.
25 Aug – Fiji Times, page 5 Police question rape suspects A 52 year old man was arrested for allegedly raping an 8 year old girl. It is alleged the incident took place in Suva in the suspect’s home when he lured the victim by making false promises. The man is expected to appear in court soon. Another 50 year old man from Nasinu is also under investigation for allegedly raping a seven year old relative. Circumstances surrounding the alleged incident have yet to be established by police.
21 Aug – Fiji Times, page 3 Asylum lock-up A man facing a murder charge for allegedly punching his 14 month old daughter to death during a prayer session on August 8 this year was remanded at the St Giles Hospital for psychiatric examination. Magistrate Eparama Rokoika said doctors recommended that the man be taken to hospital for evaluation. 10 Aug – Fiji Times Exorcism turns fatal A fourteen month old baby girl in Bua was bashed to death by her father in front of her mother. The man locked both the mother and child in the room with him, said there was an evil spirit in the house, started quoting verses from the bible and repeatedly punched his daughter in the head until she lay motionless. The woman is staying with relatives and feared for her safety. No charges have been laid yet.
1 Aug – Fiji Times, page 5 Killer clear of rape charge Jailed murderer Dip Chand, who was initially sentenced to 20 years by the Rakiraki court for raping and killing three sisters in 2005 was discharged by the Lautoka Court. Legal Aid acting director argued in Court that the magistrate erred in law by only relying on the summary of facts for the case which were not enough to convict his client. Mr Sharma said the magistrate failed to allow Chand an opportunity to seek legal advice considering the seriousness of the charges and failed to inquire whether Chand pleaded guilty under duress, pressure or threat or on his free will.
JULY
31 July – Fiji Times, page 3 Old Man Jailed A 60 year old Bua villager was jailed for four years yesterday for defiling his 14 year old stepdaughter. The Labasa Magistrates Court noted the increase in the cases of defilement of young girls being lured into having sex in exchange for rewards like hairspray, snacks and money.
11 July – Fiji Times, page 5 Reduced Term A man jailed for nine years for the rape of a 14 year old girl had his sentence reduced to four years by the High Court in Suva yesterday. The accused also had his charge substituted to defilement. It was alleged the girl and her sister were invited for lunch at the man’s house when the offence took place between May and August 2007. 10 July – Fiji Times, page 4 Farmer charged A farmer charged with the rape of an 18 year old student in Levuka has been remanded in court. The alleged offence took place on July 5. The farmer pleaded not guilty and the case has been adjourned to July 30.
9 July – Fiji Times, page 3 Rape charge A church pastor charged with 8 counts of rape on his daughter has been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court. The 42 year old is accused of rape, on his thirteen year old daughter over a period of three years since 2006. The pastor was apprehended last Friday and kept in custody until he was released yesterday. The case was adjourned to July 15.
8 July – Fiji Times, page 7 Indecent Assault A 41 year old father that indecently annoyed his 15 year old daughter to find out whether she was still a virgin appeared in the Nausori Court. It is alleged the man indecently touched his daughter at their family home to find out if she was still a virgin. The teenager reported the matter to a relative who later alerted police. The man had been released on bail and a review of his bail conditions would be discussed in court on July 13.
5 July – Fiji Times, page 3 Raped and thrown into sea A Tongan national is in custody for allegedly raping a woman and throwing her into the sea. At 4:30 am the day before the man invited the victim to share a serve of barbeque with him near Sukuna park in Suva. He allegedly raped the woman at the seawall and threw her into the sea. The victim is being treated at the CWM hospital and is recovering at home.
3 July – Fiji Times, page 4 Teacher denies rape charge A primary school teacher appeared at the Labasa Magistrates Court yesterday for allegedly raping a teenager three times. The teacher is charged with three counts of rape and once count of annoying a female. It is alleged the 36 year old teacher raped the 17 year old student on several occasions in hotels between January and June this year. The case was adjourned to July 22.
JUNE
10 June – Fiji Times, page 2 Rape suspect denied bail A 67 year old man appeared at the Suva Magistrates Court yesterday for allegedly raping an 8 year old girl over a period of time. His plea to the charges of indecent assault and rape were deferred. The state prosecutor stated that tension in the community was still high after revelations of the man’s alleged sexual assault against the victim.
9 June – Fiji Times Hunt for sex fiend Police are looking for a man who indecently assaulted a 13 year old girl in Lautoka. The girl was returning from a function on Saturday night when the three men who were in a vehicle picked her. They took her to another place and one of them allegedly indecently assaulted her.
MARCH 19 March – Fiji Times, Page 3 Teacher charged A 32-year-old teacher who alleged to have defiled one of his students was granted bail by the Nadi Magistrates’ court. The matter was reported to police lately as the alleged rape was committed on March 5. The case has been adjourned to April 9. 06 March – Fiji Times, Page 3 Soldier Incest The high-Court denied bail for a 50-year-old soldier charged with 10 counts of indecent assault and three counts of incest of his daughter. The soldier, who is also a pastor applied for bail on medical grounds, claiming the Suva Prison did not have adequate facilities. It is alleged he decently assaulted his daughter form 1995 when she was seven 04 March – Fiji Times, Page 5 Rape Charge Police have charged a 27-year-old man for raping a 20-year-old student at about 3am on Sunday. This incident occurred in Lautoka. Corporal Tevita said the victim was returning home after a drinking party when the suspect grabbed her from behind, pulled her to an isolated spot and allegedly raped her. The case is continuing. 03 March – Fiji Times, Page 15 Police grill boy, 15 A 15-year-old boy accused of an alleged rape of a fellow student was questioned by police and released. The victim was released from CWM Hospital and was now in her village. The mother had reported the alleged rape to the police after her daughter informed her that she had been suspended form school by the principal. FEBRUARY 20 February – Fiji Times, Page 15 Youth jailed for sexual abuse A 19-year-old boy was jailed for four years by the Nasinu court after he was found guilty of sexually abusing a five-year-old. Magistrate Ajmal in passing sentence told accused that what he did was a detestable offence. Mr. Khan started the sentencing tariff at five years and deducted three years for mitigating factors and added two years for the aggravating factors. He said the maximum penalty was 14 years and proposed a three-year term for Tadulala. 14 February – Fiji Sun, Page 5 Indecent assault lands 73-year-old man in jail A 73-year –old grandfather was sentenced to two years for an indecent assault on his granddaughter. The incident took place in 2006 when the accused allegedly committed the crime when the victim was only 10-year-old. Magistrate Lomaloma said the aggravating factor of this offence was the young age of the victim and grave breach of trust. 3 February – Fiji Sun, Page 4 Child rapist jailed for 14 years A child rapist was jailed for 14 years by the High Court in Suva. The man who is known to the victim lured the victim in his house while she was playing outside. She was four years old. The matter was reported to her mother while giving victim a bath. The court then imposed a ten years imprisonment term and then added another four years because of the aggravating factors before it was reduced by two years considering his mitigation factor. JANUARY 27 January – Fiji Times, Page 4 Two men charged with rape Tevita Bura and Jope Rinabobo, both 18 appeared on charges of indecent assault. The incident happened on a 12-year-old girl. Both students claim that it was consensual and the Magistrate had summoned the victim to appear in court to clarify the claim made by the accused. Case has been adjourned. 27 January – Fiji Times, Page 3 Student appears in court for the rape of girl, 12 A student appeared at Nausori court charged with the rape of a 12-year-old girl. Waisea Naivakulua 19 pleaded not guilty to the charge before Magistrate Salesi Temo. The incident happened in a vacant home. Case is continuing. 21 January – Fiji Sun, Page 3 Fiend jailed for 13 years A man who used to beat up his sister – in-law before raping her was jailed for 1 3years by the Suva High Court. The 39-year-old man was convicted on two counts of rape and one count of intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He was found guilty by the three assessors. He had beaten his sister in law with a stool, plate and spanner before raping her in his room. 21 January – Fiji Times, Page 7 Suspect wants to marry teenager A 32-year-old man accused of impregnating a 14-year-old girl told the Nasinu Magistrate’s Court he wanted to marry the teenager. The man requested that proceedings be stayed for a year so the girl could be old enough for marriage. The accused Amit Kumar, of Makoi in Nasinu has been remanded in custody one charge of defilement. 2 January – Fiji Times, Page 1 Gang rape The police are investigating an alleged gang rape of a 12-year-old girl in a settlement by seven men, two of whom are married with children. Assistant police spokesman Atunasia Sokomuri confirmed investigations had started into the incident in Vanua Levu. A team of police officers from the Criminal Investigation Department in Labasa visited Lutukina Village after a compliant was lodged at the town’s police station. The girl was escorted from the village the same day. The alleged rape took place in a vacant house where the young girl was lured to by one of the men. |
This year marks a very significant occasion with the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a monumental document which forms the basis of most of our work in the area of human rights. In opening this workshop, I would like to revisit the concept of women’s human rights defenders and my views on this issue. Let us not forget that there are many individuals who over the ages have defended human rights and many rights we enjoy now are because of them.