‘I am a businessman, not an intelligence officer,’ accused tells court
The ongoing Nasir case resumed in Juba on Monday with the second accused, businessman Mam Pal Dhuor, continuing his testimony before the court, where he firmly denied allegations that he acted as an intelligence collector or liaison between political figures in Juba and armed youth in Upper Nile State. Dhuor rejected claims linking him to […]
AU calls for release of political detainees, inclusive dialogue in South Sudan
African diplomats have called on South Sudan’s transitional government to release political detainees and ensure an inclusive national dialogue ahead of elections scheduled for December, as the African Union (AU) steps up efforts to support the country’s fragile peace process. The appeal was made during a press conference held in Juba on Sunday ahead of […]
Puot Kang finally speaks after months of prosecution case
After more than seven months of listening to the prosecution and its witnesses, suspened Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol has finally taken the stand, delivering his first detailed defence statement before the Special Court sitting at Freedom Hall in Juba. Appearing as the first accused in the high-profile case linked to Riek Machar and several […]
Dr. Machar Trial: Court fears ‘trial by media,’ rejects defense broadcast bid
A special court in South Sudan on Monday dismissed a defense application seeking live broadcast of proceedings in the ongoing trial of suspended First Vice President Riek Machar, reaffirming its earlier position that hearings will continue without real-time media coverage. The ruling came after defense lawyer Kur Lual Kur petitioned the court last week to […]
US, EU and allies warn against excluding Machar’s group in peace amendments
The United States, European Union, and allied diplomatic partners have raised concerns over recent developments surrounding proposed amendments to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). The group warned against any process that excludes key political actors, particularly the SPLM-IO faction led by Riek Machar. The statement comes shortly […]
Dr. Machar trial: Court to rule on defense bid for televised proceedings
A legal dispute over public access to courtroom proceedings is set to be decided by the court as hearings in the ongoing trial involving First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon and co-accused continue in Juba. The court is expected to rule on an application filed by the defence team seeking permission for future sessions […]
Witness admits no direct evidence linking Dr. Machar to attack
The 67th court session on the Nasir case took a significant turn on Monday after the prosecution’s final witness conceded there was no direct forensic evidence connecting Dr. Riek Machar to the alleged March 2025 attack on SSPDF forces. The session, held at Freedom Hall, focused heavily on the continued cross-examination of South African digital […]
Judge’s illness stalls high-profile Dr. Machar case
The trial of suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and seven co-accused members of the SPLM/A-IO has been postponed to Monday, 30 March 2026. During a brief court session in Juba on Wednesday morning, presiding judge Stephen Simon Binjigwa said the adjournment was due to the illness of Isaac Pur Majok, one of the three […]
Kiir administration rejects church pressure to release Dr. Machar
President Salva Kiir’s regime has pushed back against calls by the South Sudan Council of Churches to release First Vice President Riek Machar, insisting that the judicial process must proceed without interference. In a statement issued on March 17, the government said while it shares concerns raised by the church over the country’s deteriorating political, […]
Women leaders urge Kiir to free Machar, restart inclusive political dialogue
Women leaders in South Sudan have called on President Salva Kiir to facilitate the release of First Vice President Riek Machar Teny and other political detainees as part of efforts to restart an inclusive political dialogue aimed at advancing the country’s fragile peace process. The appeal was made during a gathering of women leaders and […]
