The following is the testimony delivered by businessman Mam Pal Dhuor, the second accused in the ongoing case, during a court session held on June 5, 2026.
Testifying through a court interpreter, Dhuor recounted the circumstances of his arrest and detention and responded to allegations that he facilitated financial transactions used to support armed youth activities in Nasir.
Then present his testimony in a first-person format………as bellow
“On March 5, 2025, I was arrested at Juba International Airport while preparing to travel to Kampala, Uganda. After completing all security procedures and boarding the aircraft, three officers from the National Security Service entered the plane, inspected my documents and instructed me to leave the aircraft.
I was taken to an office inside the airport, where I was processed before being transferred to the Riverside Operations Department of the National Security Service.
Upon arrival, my personal belongings were inventoried by security officers. These included my passport, an HP laptop, two watches, cash in both United States dollars and South Sudanese pounds, a wallet, a bag, a gold necklace and two rings. To this day, these items have not been presented before this court as evidence.
Three days after my arrest, an officer demanded the passwords to my mobile phones, including my iPhone 16 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Nokia phone. I provided the passwords under pressure while in detention.
On March 10, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., I was transferred to the Blue House detention facility. After arriving there, I requested to know the reason for my arrest.
The facility manager informed me that he did not know why I had been detained and that he had not received any written order or legal document explaining my detention.
I remained in detention for more than a month without being informed of any charges against me.
On April 10, 2025, I was questioned by investigators regarding my occupation and the ownership of Rot Doang General Trading Company.
I informed them that the company is jointly owned by myself, Wargak Kun Riek, Nyariek Dak Gach and Kak Jok Deng. When I again asked why I was being detained, investigators vaguely referred to the Nasir incident of March 2025 but failed to provide any evidence linking me to it.
I was repeatedly told that I would be informed once investigations were completed. However, I received no further communication until September 10, 2025, when I was formally served with 17 charges and informed of my court appearance.”
On the financial transactions, he testified:
“The prosecution’s digital forensic expert referred to three financial transactions and alleged that they were connected to armed activities in Nasir.
Regarding the payment of 55,050 Emirati dirhams, equivalent to approximately 15,000 United States dollars, I categorically state that this was a legitimate personal transaction.
The money was sent on my behalf by my friend and business associate, Mohamed Shareef Ahmed, an Indian national.
In October 2024, I travelled to India at his invitation for business purposes. After our meetings, we agreed to travel to Dubai.
Since I did not possess a UAE visa, Mr. Mohamed Shareef travelled ahead of me to arrange the necessary visa documentation. The funds were intended for my personal use during that trip and had absolutely no connection to any events in Nasir.
My passport, which remains in the custody of the National Security Service, can confirm my presence in Dubai at the relevant time.”
On the M-Pesa transfer allegation:
“I completely deny any involvement in the alleged transfer of 123,000 Kenyan shillings to a person identified as Gatwech Liem. I do not know this individual and have never communicated with him.
Furthermore, there is no M-Pesa service operating in Nasir, and there is no direct border between Nasir and Kenya. The allegation therefore lacks both factual and logistical basis.”
On the Ethiopian bank transfer allegation:
“I also reject allegations regarding the transfer of 625,000 Ethiopian birr. According to the evidence presented by the digital forensic expert himself, the transaction took place between Ethiopian nationals and did not involve me.
The court was not shown the alleged encrypted messages that were said to link the transaction to Brigadier General Hokdor Chuol. During cross-examination, the expert admitted that there was no documentation identifying the sender of the funds.
Moreover, the transaction occurred in December 2024, whereas the alleged ammunition request cited by the prosecution occurred in February 2025. The timeline presented by the prosecution does not correspond.”
Concluding his testimony, Dhuor stated:
“Throughout these proceedings, the prosecution has failed to produce evidence demonstrating that any of the funds mentioned ever reached Nasir or were used to support armed activities.
No witness has appeared before this court from Nasir or Ulang to testify that any of this money reached its intended destination or was used for the purposes alleged by the prosecution.
I therefore maintain that I am innocent of the allegations brought against me.”
Presiding Judge James Alala Deng adjourned the proceedings until June 8, when Mam Pal Dhuor is expected to continue his testimony before the court.
