Africa-Press – South-Sudan. JUBA, South Sudan (Eye Radio) – A prosecution witness allegedly tied SPLA-IO forces to the White Army during Wednesday’s session of the Nasir treason trial, claiming the two groups shared a station and maintained constant contact as violence erupted in early 2025.
The testimony, delivered during the 32nd session of the Special Court, strikes at the heart of the defense’s argument by suggesting a pre-existing coordination between the opposition’s formal military wing and the ethnic militia accused of carrying out the February and March 2025 attacks.
The third prosecution witness revealed that the two forces shared territory and communication in Nasir County until relations disintegrated following the violent clashes.
The witness further detailed the atmosphere of impending war, describing “mobilization songs” that signaled the gathering of forces and an ambush by the White Army that targeted soldiers while they were out collecting firewood.
Crucially, the witness provided a firsthand account of the chaos surrounding Major General David Majur, denying claims regarding the specifics of how the General was moved to the aircraft, though confirming Majur boarded the flight first.
As the court concluded the third witness’s testimony, it immediately transitioned to the fourth witness, First Lieutenant Mohamed Ahmed Jadu. His testimony painted a grim picture of the escalating conflict.
The February Offensive: Detailed accounts of movement by opposition forces and strategic meetings held by the White Army.
The Barge Clashes: Testimony regarding intense fighting involving river barges used to transport SSPDF troops.
The Death of a General: Jadu provided a harrowing account of the attempted evacuation of Major General David Majur, testifying that gunfire during the operation led to the General’s death and forced the emergency evacuation of wounded survivors to Malakal.
While the prosecution has used these sessions to build a narrative of coordinated treason and murder, the defense team—representing Dr. Machar and seven co-accused—is preparing to punch back.
The court has recorded the continued absence of the sixth accused due to health reasons, but the trial remains in full swing.
The defense is scheduled to begin its cross-examination of First Lieutenant Jadu on Friday, December 19, where they are expected to challenge the prosecution’s claims of “command responsibility” over the White Army.
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