25 August 2022
Today there has been the trial for the young man who shot the local chief in Nimule. Another young man took photos at the scene and was also on trial. The incident happened in broad daylight, right next to the local police station, in front of a meeting of many people from many different tribes who had come to resolve local unrest. There was no shortage of witnesses for the prosecution. What can have been in their minds? Were they intent on being arrested? Did they consider the likelihood that they would be executed? Most importantly, did they consider the state of their souls? The only question I can think of which might have given mitigating circumstances is, are they both insane and completely incompetent to stand trial? I am sure many other questions could also be asked. My colleagues feel sorry for the defence lawyer, who would not be able to find any way to defend the actions of these two young men. I doubt if there w...