![Dr. Riek Machar, First Vice President and the Chairman of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition. [Photo: Courtesy]](https://i0.wp.com/www.sudanspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/machar_0.webp?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1)
The adjournment came during the 106th session of the trial at Freedom Hall in Juba on Monday, after the prosecution presented their written response to a defense application seeking permission to audio and video record the remaining proceedings.
Machar’s defense team, during the 105th, filled an application requesting access to audio and video recordings of proceedings, arguing that the records would provide an accurate reference to testimony and proceedings conducted before the court.
The defense said it had received the document and requested additional time to review the prosecution’s response before presenting its position.
The court adjourned the proceedings until Aug. 12, when the defense court is expected to rule on the defense’s submission on the proposal to audio and video record the trial.
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.
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.
On the defense side, six lawyers are representing the accused, including Dr. Geri Raymond Legge, Kur Lual Kur, and Anis Tombe Augustino.
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.
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.
As proceedings continue, the court is expected to further examine the credibility and implications of digital forensic evidence in establishing alleged links between political figures and armed groups.
