It has been reported that the Autonomous Government of Bougainville may not allow four Fijians held in police cells in Buka to be released to Fiji.
The National Newspaper in PNG has reported that Cabinet had decided to release the Fijians and this decision had been conveyed to the Fijian Embassy in Port Moresby.
The four are serving time for breaching PNG Immigration Laws and are awaiting court appearance on charges relating to their involvement in forming and training an illegal army belong to conman Noah Musingku.
The National reported that President Joseph Kabui, said that the ABG was not consulted by the National Government on the issue and he also said that the Fijians must face the full force of the law for their actions.
The National reported that the Fiji High Commission in Port Moresby said it was aware of the decision and the Second Secretary Dan Johnson said the decision was part on an ongoing bilateral exchange between the Fiji and PNG governments.
It is understood that the four Fijians' court case in connection with raising an illegal army is due to be heard tomorrow in Buka.
Fijians may not be released from PNG
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