Special court halts Dr. Machar and co-accused trial as power fails in Juba
The Special Court hearing the case against eight senior SPLM/A-IO officials, including First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny and Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol, was on Wednesday adjourned to Friday, November 14, following a sudden electricity outage at the court premises in Juba. The 20th session was scheduled for the three-judge panel to question […]
Court blocks Machar defense from reviewing case files
The special court trying First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven other SPLM-IO members for treason, murder, and other serious crimes has denied the defense’s request for access to case files and copies of evidence. Presiding Judge Dr. James Alala Deng told the courtroom on Friday that while the defense will have the opportunity […]
Court adjourns Machar trial to next week to review parties’ objections
The special court hearing the high-profile case against South Sudan’s suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar has once again adjourned the proceedings. The adjournment, now set for Monday, September 29, 2025, is intended to give the bench time to deliberate on objections raised by both sides. Presiding Judge James Alala Deng announced the decision […]
