‘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 […]
Read Mam Pal Dhuor’s full testimony before the court
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 […]
Puot Kang claims he was asked to abandon Machar in exchange for release
South Sudan’s detained Petroleum Minister, Puot Kang Chol, has told a special court in Juba that he was repeatedly pressured to abandon First Vice President Riek Machar and join a rival political camp in exchange for his freedom. Mr Puot made the allegations on Monday during the 81st session of ongoing court proceedings involving Machar […]
“They called us ‘Seven Dogs’ — Puot Kang alleges humiliation in emotional court testimony
Puot Kang Chol, the first accused in the ongoing Special Court case linked to the Nasir conflict, delivered an emotional testimony on Friday, alleging humiliation during detention and accusing senior government officials of fueling the violence that later engulfed parts of Upper Nile State. Resuming his defense before the Special Court in Juba, Puot Kang […]
South Sudan’s Kiir dismisses 47 opposition MPs after parliamentary walkout
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed 47 lawmakers aligned with the opposition SPLM-IO party, deepening political tensions within the country’s fragile unity government amid growing disagreements over proposed changes to the 2018 peace agreement. The dismissals were announced through a presidential decree issued under Article 106A(2)(a) of the Transitional Constitution, days after the […]
Drama in parliament as SPLM-IO walks out over peace amendments
Tensions flared inside South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly on Monday after lawmakers from the opposition Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) staged a dramatic walkout in protest against proposed amendments to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). The protest briefly disrupted parliamentary proceedings after Justice and Constitutional Affairs […]
SSPDF chief declares end to fighting as activist calls for dialogue over war
South Sudan’s newly reappointed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Santino Deng Wol, has declared an end to renewed hostilities between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the SPLA-IO, signaling what many observers describe as a fresh opportunity for peace and stability in the country. Speaking after resuming command of the national army, […]
Full Statement: Puot Kang’s second testimony before court
Below is the full statement delivered by Puot Kang during his second appearance before the court, where he addressed the circumstances surrounding the Nasir Incident of March 3–4, 2025, his arrest, detention, and his role in efforts to de-escalate tensions in Upper Nile State. Your Lordships, At this point, I shall address the Nasir Incident […]
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 […]
