What you need to know from the 65th session of Nasir trial
The Special Court hearing the case over the Nasir incident convened its 65th session on Thursday at Freedom Hall, with proceedings dominated by a tense cross-examination of the prosecution’s final witness a digital forensics expert whose testimony is central to the case. Here are the key takeaways from the day’s hearing: 1. Focus shifts to […]
Special court delays Dr. Machar trial over evidence dispute
The Special Court hearing the case against suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and seven co-accused members of the SPLM-IO has adjourned proceedings to February 25 following a dispute over the admissibility of prosecution evidence. Chief Judge James Alala said the tribunal required additional time to review objections raised by the defence, which challenged a […]
Defense, prosecution clash over forensic evidence as court issues rights ruling
The Special Court hearing the Nasir Incident case involving suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and SPLM/A (IO) members saw heated legal arguments over disputed digital forensic evidence, while the court also issued a decisive ruling upholding detainees’ constitutional rights. The court, sitting for its 52nd session at Freedom Hall, heard testimony from South […]
Court told to send Machar’s devices to China, Vietnam or India
A South African forensic specialist on Wednesday informed the court that encrypted devices seized from Dr. Riek Machar may require overseas intervention to extract evidence in the Nasir case. Appearing as the 13th and final prosecution witness during the court’s 50th session, forensic analyst Ratlhogo Peter Calvin said local investigators have been unable to access […]
Special court hears digital evidence against Machar, seven SPLM/A-IO officials
The Special Court on the Incident of Nasir on Friday heard testimony from a digital forensics expert presented by the prosecution as it continues the trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and senior leaders and members of the SPLM/A-IO. The court, sitting for its 45th session at Freedom Hall, received evidence from Mr. […]
Court postpones Dr. Machar case after forensic testimony delayed
The Special Court trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused on Wednesday adjourned proceedings until Friday after a technical setback delayed the presentation of key forensic evidence. The 44th session had been scheduled to hear testimony from a foreign forensic expert from South Africa, expected to be the prosecution’s final witness. […]
Judges end secret hearings in Dr. Machar case, allow public access
The Special Court investigating the Incident of Nasir has announced that all future hearings in the case against First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven other leaders of the SPLM/A (IO) will be open to the public and the media, marking a significant shift from weeks of closed-door proceedings. The announcement was made on […]
Court examines ransom, phone calls in 36th Machar trial session
The Special Court on the Nasir incident held its 36th session on Monday at Freedom Hall, focusing on alleged ransom payments and phone communications involving First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and the late Major General David Majur Dak, with Dr. Machar standing trial alongside seven senior SPLM/A-IO officials. During the session, the defense team […]
Dr. Machar’s trial adjourned to January 5 after fifth witness testimony
The Special Court established to try First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven other senior SPLM/A (IO) detainees on charges linked to the Nasir Incident on Monday adjourned its proceedings to January 5, 2026, following the conclusion of testimony by the prosecution’s fifth witness. The adjournment came at the close of the 34th session […]
Second, third witnesses testify as Machar trial enters 31st session
The trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny and seven other senior SPLM/A-IO members continued on Monday as the Special Court on the Nasir Incident held its 31st session at Freedom Hall, during which the prosecution presented testimony from its second and third witnesses. The court proceedings focused largely on the failed evacuation […]
