MP concludes defence testimony, seeks dismissal of charges

Gatwech Lam Puoch, a member of South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) representing Nasir County under the SPLM-IO, has concluded his defence testimony before the Special Court trying Dr. Riek Machar and his co-accused, asking judges to dismiss the charges against him and reject the prosecution’s digital forensic evidence. Mr. Puoch, the third accused […]
Governor Lobong suspends Torit commissioner, appoints caretaker

Eastern Equatoria State Governor Gen. Louis Lobong Lojore has indefinitely suspended the Commissioner of Torit County, Hon. Lokang Charles Italian, and appointed a caretaker to take over the administration of the county with immediate effect. The decision was announced through Gubernatorial Decree No. 13/2026, signed on 15 July 2026. The decree states that the suspension […]