Tense courtroom drama as Dr. Machar trial adjourned to Oct 31

The 15th session of the high-profile trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused SPLM/A-IO members ended Monday amid intense courtroom exchanges, with proceedings adjourned to Friday, October 31. The session saw a fiery cross-examination of lead investigator Basilo Wani by Head Defense Advocate Kur Lual, exposing inconsistencies and procedural gaps that […]
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 […]
Media barred, phones banned as Dr. Machar trial continues

The politically sensitive trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and several senior SPLM-IO officials resumed Wednesday under sweeping new restrictions, with private media barred from entering the courtroom and individuals carrying smartphones turned away at the door. The special court, convened in Juba to examine serious political and security-related allegations against Machar and […]