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former First Vice President Riek Machar Teny<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By Awan Achiek<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Special Court hearing the case against former First Vice President Riek Machar Teny and seven co-accused has directed enhanced security measures after Machar’s lead defense lawyer raised concerns about alleged threats to the safety of the accused and their legal team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The order came after Machar’s lead defense lawyer, Dr. Geri Raymond Legge, raised concerns during the 114th session regarding imminent threats to the safety of Riek Machar, the co-accused, and their legal team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geri asked the court to take appropriate measures to ensure the protection of Machar and his co-accused throughout the proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presiding over the 118th session in Juba on Wednesday, Judge James Alala Deng ordered that all court police personnel whose names have been mentioned in the investigation be barred from attending court sessions with immediate effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“All court police personnel whose names have been mentioned in the investigation will be removed and stopped from attending sessions with immediate effect,” Deng said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deng also directed all security forces deployed to the court to secure the premises and ensure the safe escort of the accused and defense teams to their respective destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He ordered that roads be cleared during the escort of the accused persons and defense lawyers to facilitate their safe movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judge Deng stated that the court would take steps to safeguard everyone involved in the proceedings while the investigation into the security concerns is carried out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The court also set October 2, 2026, to rule on an application filed by the defense seeking clarification on the accused’s constitutional right to legal counsel, and the prosecution’s counter-application, seeking to question remaining accused persons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Machar and several co-accused face allegations related to the March 2025 violence in Nasir, Upper Nile State. Machar and his co-accused have denied the allegations against them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trial, which has drawn significant national attention due to the high-profile nature of the accused, is being presided over by Judge James Alala Deng, alongside Justices Stephen Simon and Isaac Pur Majok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The prosecution team comprises 13 lawyers drawn from the Ministry of Justice and other legal institutions, including Counsel General Deng Achuil Adija, Dr. Sabri Wani Lado, Serafino Simon Mizan, and Filberto Mayuot Mareng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the defense side, six lawyers are representing the accused, including Dr. Geri Raymond Legge, Kur Lual Kur, and Anis Tombe Augustino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investigations into the case are being led by Major General Basile Thomas Wani, assisted by Brigadier General John Dak, while Captain Richard Gachi Apollo of the Internal Security Service is listed as the complainant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those standing trial alongside Machar include Puot Kang Chuol, Mam Pal Dhuor, Gatwech Lam Puoch, Lt Gen Gabriel Duop Lam, Camilo Gatmai Kel, Mading Yak Riek, and Dominic Gatgok Riek.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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