The Special Court for the Nasir events has ordered security officials to facilitate a meeting between suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and his defense team, after lawyers said they were unable to meet with him despite an earlier court authorization. The order was issued during the 104th session of the Special Court, which was attended by the prosecution, defense teams, and all eight defendants. Defense lawyer Lual Kur told the court that security authorities had introduced new administrative procedures requiring prior notification of the security director before any visit could take place. He stated that when the defense team contacted the legal advisor responsible for the defendants’ security, they were asked to allow more time for necessary administrative procedures. The prosecution informed the court that the defense could meet Machar after the session, provided the legal advisor was notified of the visit’s date.