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| Harold Charged with Murder |
| 2003-09-11 |
| Solomon Islands leader Harold Keke has been charged with the murder of a parliamentarian. The war-lord, who was arrested by Australian-led peacekeepers last month, has already been charged with attempted murder, firearms possession and running an unlawful society. Not to mention downloading copywrited music files. Mr Keke now stands accused of killing Father Augustine Geve, a Catholic priest and member of parliament. It is alleged Father Geve was shot dead last year during a peace mission to the rebel leader’s base on Guadalcanal’s remote weather coast. There was tight security outside the courthouse in Honiara. Up to 2,000 people waited outside. A number of stones were thrown and Harold Keke was bombarded with abuse from sections of the crowd. He is accused of playing a major part in the ethnic fighting that destabilised the Solomon Islands for so many years. Two of Mr Keke’s followers have also appeared before magistrates and have been charged with multiple counts of murder and kidnapping. Hope the Solomon’s still have the death penalty. |
| Posted by:Steve |
| #2 "Running an unlawful society"? What the hell does that mean? Is it the Australian equivalent of a conspiracy charge, or is this some sort of collective-guilt bodge? |
| Posted by: Mitch H. 2003-9-11 1:06:13 PM |
| #1 They was gonna own the joint 'til the terr-torial sheriff showded up. Spurs a'jingl'n, both barrels loaded. Mighty pissed, and took'm alive to boot, who-tee! |
| Posted by: Lucky 2003-9-11 12:08:05 PM |