Machar Trial Adjourned as Tribunal Reviews Disputed Forensic Report

Machar trial adjourned as tribunal reviews disputed forensic report

The Special Court has adjourned the trial of Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused after the defence asked the court to dismiss a digital forensic report presented by a South African forensic investigator. The court said tribunal members need more time to study the final objection raised by the defence against the prosecution’s digital forensic report. Presiding Judge Justice Dr. James Alala announced that the hearing will resume on 25th February…

South Africa cybercrime law scrutiny halts Machar trial - Radio Tamazuj

The trial of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused was adjourned Friday after the judges decided to review provisions of South Africa’s Cybercrimes Act of 2020. The law criminalizes cyber-related offenses and regulates the investigation, prosecution, and reporting of cybercrimes, including provisions for international cooperation and cross-border evidence sharing. Machar’s lead defense attorney, Dr. Geri Raimondo Le…