Rewa paramount chief Ro Teimumu Kepa and Methodist Church ministers Ame Tugaue and Tuikilakila Waqairatu have been released following their three-day detention.
The three appeared before Suva magistrate Eparama Rokoika inside a packed courtroom.
Prosecutor John Rabuku appeared for the State, Sevuloni Valenitabua for Ro Teimumu and Aseri Vakaloloma for Tugaue and Waqairatu.
Both Tugaue and Waqairatu are alleged to have organized the Methodist Church Standing committee meeting on July 17 in Suva, allowing the attendance of Reverend Tomasi Kanailagi and Manasa Lasaro, which was in contravention of the order.
Ro Teimumu is alleged to have published a letter on the Internet whereby inciting the people of the province of Rewa to meet and assemble for the Bose ko Viti, a clear defiance of the provisions of the Public Emergency Regulations.
The case will be recalled on August 13 when they are expected to take their plea.
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