Former Fiji PM charged with inciting military mutiny

Military strongman Sitiveni Rabuka entered no plea when he appeared in court in the South Pacific islands' capital Suva, but told journalists outside he was not guilty. He was released on bail to appear again on June 30.

Rabuka was arrested and charged late Thursday on his return from India where he had knee surgery.

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Rabuka was alleged to have incited a former senior military officer, Lieutenant Colonel Viliame Seruvakula, in July 2000 to oust military commander Voreqe Bainimarama, who still leads the armed forces, Fijian media reports said.