They generally look well but the shadowy interior of the court hides bruises which may have been black eyes on media adviser Jo Nata. The wives are also present. There is a tender moment when during a one-hour adjournment, husbands and wives meet. A hug or two. In the meantime, the sound of hymns floats into the courtroom, marred occasionally by sudden screaming and clapping.
Security is tight.
There are at least 20 armed soldiers guarding Chief Magistrate Salesi temor's court. More all around the building and even more military and police presence are at the rear entrance of Government Buildings where supporters have converged. There is a small commotion when rebel security chief Ilisoni Ligairi's son arrives. Women shake his hands and kiss him all the while. They have one common interest - to see proceedings completed.