The Government of the Republic of Nauru

 

- Media Release

On Monday, 29th July, an application was made by the prosecution for a 'Nolle Prosequi' to discontinue proceedings, in respect to 21 defendants who had each been charged with 'Riot' and 'unlawful assembly' arising from an incident on 19th July 2013. 

The application was granted by the Court and each of the 21 defendants have been discharged.