One of the outstanding members of state parliament accused of instigating Wau’s deadly December violence appeared in court in Wau on Wednesday morning for his first hearing.
Hassan Ngor Agwer, from Wau North Constituency Number Nine, was arrested on December 29 in Wau by security operatives for allegedly delivering a speech in the state parliament that led to the burning of more than 165 houses and the killing of at least eight people, Voice of Hope reported.The accuser said the MP was quoted to use abusive language against six dead bodies killed in Ferjella calling then dogs in violation of South Sudan Criminal Act 2008.
So far 34 suspects had their cases started.
Among the suspects is John Peter Miskin, former Wau County Commissioner, 11 youths accused to have blocked Bussere-Wau road, four Prison officials, and 17 suspects on Ferjella killings.
Most of the witnesses were security officials.