A medical doctor has testified before the Supreme Court of South Sudan that a medical report submitted in support of Ajing Deng Ajing's request for temporary release contained a typing error. The report, which detailed Ajing's health condition, was intended to carry the date August 29, 2026, but incorrectly stated September 14, 2026. The doctor confirmed that he personally examined Ajing and prepared the report.
The doctor's testimony was presented as part of the evidence supporting Ajing's constitutional petition seeking temporary release to obtain specialised medical treatment. According to the medical findings, Ajing was suffering from uncontrolled hypertension, generalised body pain, persistent headaches, and severe fever. His blood pressure was recorded at 157/97 millimetres of mercury, his heart rate at 90 beats per minute, and his body temperature at 37.6 degrees Celsius.
The doctor explained that the error occurred during typing, insisting that the report was based on a medical assessment conducted on August 29. He clarified that he had personally examined Ajing and prepared the medical report. The Supreme Court heard the doctor's testimony and questions from the court.
Ajing Deng Ajing, the former Presidential Office Executive Director, had petitioned the court for temporary release to seek specialised medical treatment. The medical report was submitted as evidence to support his petition. The court will consider the report and other evidence presented in making a decision on Ajing's petition.
The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing to November 17, 2026, at 11 a.m., when proceedings are expected to resume. The court will continue to hear evidence and consider arguments from both sides. The outcome of the petition remains uncertain.
The case has garnered attention in South Sudan's legal and political circles. Ajing's petition for temporary release is based on his health condition, which his lawyers argue requires specialised medical treatment. The court's decision will have implications for Ajing's future and potentially for others in similar situations.
The Supreme Court's consideration of Ajing's petition highlights the importance of access to medical care for individuals in detention. The court's decision will be closely watched by human rights groups and others interested in the rule of law and human rights in South Sudan.
Key points
- A medical doctor testified before the Supreme Court that a typing error led to an incorrect date on a medical report submitted for Ajing Deng Ajing's temporary release petition.
- The medical report detailed Ajing's health condition, including uncontrolled hypertension, generalised body pain, persistent headaches, and severe fever.
- The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing to November 17, 2026, to continue considering evidence and arguments in Ajing's petition for temporary release.
