Judges reject both sides’ procedural applications; Friday’s rulings do not decide the charges.
The Special Court dismissed the defence request concerning choice of counsel after finding it had not removed any lawyer. It rejected a prosecution counter-application whose full written terms have yet to be obtained.
Machar is expected to resume oral evidence on Wednesday. Separate protective orders for defendants and lawyers remain under scrutiny. Full report →
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A supplied Lam order uses both “relieve” and “suspend.” Reath’s faction disputes Oyet’s authority; the movement has no agreed resolution in the available record. Read the update →
