17/11/2025
The trial of suspended first vice president and seven co-defendants adjourned until Friday, 21st November 2025 to allow prosecution to submit a full list of its witnesses.
The 22nd session was meant for witnesses to testify against the Machar and seven others facing alleged charges of treason, crimes against humanity, mass murder, terrorism, and destruction of property, arising from March 2025 assault on an army base in Nasir, which resulted in the deaths of Majur and dozens of soldiers.
The panel of judges were also expected t rule on the prosecution’s application for witness protection and the appointment of a court interpreter.
Dr. Sabri Wani Lado, a member of prosecution team told the court during 22nd session at Freedom Hall in Juba that they have 16 witnesses of which eight need protection while the remaining eight are able to testify openly.
Wani said out of 16 witnesses, one need translation and 8 can speak with interpreter.
Presiding Judge Dr James Alala Deng directed the prosecution to provide the complete list of witnesses so the court could determine who requires protection or language support.