By Yiep Joseph
The special court trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven accused has reached 46 sessions with witnesses testifying.
On Monday during the 46th session, the last prosecution witness, an expert on digital and forensic presented more evidences.
Ratlhogo Peter Calvin, a private forensic investigator from South Africa, on Monday produced more evidence, which he said to have been extracted from WhatsApp communications on the phone of the accused.
The digital expert displayed the messages from one of the accused phone.
According to him, the communications were linked to purchasing weapons, funding the white conflict, and mobilizing the white army.
The session was adjourned to Wednesday, 4th January.
During the next session, the last prosecution witness is expected to continue with his presentation.
Dr. Machar, 72, and the others face serious allegations, including treason, crimes against humanity, mass murder, terrorism, and destruction of property.
These charges stem from a March 2025 assault on an army base in Nasir, which resulted in the deaths of Majur and dozens of soldiers.
The court consists of a panel of three judges: James Alala (presiding judge), Stephen Simon Isaac, and Pur Majok.
The Public Prosecution team consists of 13 prosecutors, including Counsel General of the Ministry of Justice Deng Achuil Adija, Counsel General of the Ministry of Justice Dr. Sabri Wani Lado, Serafino Simon Mizan, and Filberto Mayuot Mareng.
Other members include Advocate Ajo Onyo Issa, Advocate Gabriel Mading Apach, Judge Advocate Deng Mabior Deng, Ustaz Philip Anyang Ngong, Advocate Ajak Mayol Bior, Advocate Martha Jobet Jermaiha, James Bone Michael, Advocate Peter Garang, and Counsel Butrouse Yai Adhiew.
The defense team for Dr. Machar and the other accused is composed of six lawyers: Dr. Geri Raimondu Lege, Attorney Kur Lual Kur, Attorney Anis Tombe Augustino, Attorney Deng John Deng, Attorney Warnyang Kiir Warnyang, and Attorney Regina Akeriaw Deng.
The case also involves investigators supporting the prosecution, including Brigadier General John Dak and Major General Basile Thomas Wani, the lead investigator.
Captain Richard Gachi Apollo, a legal captain from the Internal Security Service, is a complainant.
The eight defendants include Puot Kang Chuol, 40; Mam Pal Dhuor, 37; Gatwech Lam Puoch, 66; Lt. Gen. Gabriel Duop Lam, 53; Dr. Riek Machar Teny, 73; Camilo Gatmai Kel, 47; Mading Yak Riek, 45; and Dominic Gatgok Riek, 27.