Battle Over Evidence in Dr. Riek Machar Court Case Intensifies in Juba

President Kiir and Dr. Riek Machar JUBA, South Sudan A fierce legal battle has erupted in Juba as the special court trying First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven senior SPLM/A-IO officials faces heated disputes over key evidence, including the seizure of mobile phones and laptops. Court Extends Mandate Amid Legality Dispute The Special Court on the Nasir Incident, initially mandated for one month, has officially extended its operations following the expiry of its term on October 8. Read: South Sudan on the Edge of Full-Scale War Presiding judge James Alala Deng ruled to prolong the court’s authority until the trial concludes rejecting the defense’s motion that challenged both the court’s legality and jurisdiction. The trial, which opened on September 22, 2025, stems from a March assault on an SSPDF base in Nasir County, where General David Majur Dak and several soldiers were killed. Who Are the Accused? Dr. Machar, 73, faces serious charges alongsid...
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