Court Orders Closed-Door Trial in Machar Case to Protect Witnesses

Court orders closed-door trial in Machar case to protect witnesses

JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) — The special court trial involving suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused will now be held in camera, excluding the public and the media to protect prosecution witnesses. The ruling follows an application filed by the prosecution on November 10, 2025, seeking protection for vulnerable witnesses who reportedly face intimidation and threats linked to the high-profile nature of the case. W…

South Sudan: Court Closes Hearings in Machar Case to Protect Key Witnesses

On Monday, a special court in South Sudan decided to exclude the public and media

Judges close Machar trial to protect witness identities - Radio Tamazuj

The special court on Monday barred the public and media from attending proceedings in the trial of suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and seven co-accused, citing the need to protect prosecution witnesses. Six of the 16 prosecution witnesses, all members of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), had already testified without protective measures. The special court ruled that only judges, prosecutors, defense lawyers, and the acc…