Two jailed pastors are set to defend themselves starting Thursday after the prosecution presented their case, accusing them of spying, according to family members and church leaders.

Last Thursday, a witness for the National Intelligence and Security Service claimed that they found maps and other information on the laptops of the two pastors which they considered as spying against Sudan.

The witness was asked by defence lawyers whether it is illegal for people to search Google and download maps and information about Sudan. The NISS witness admitted it was legal.

The court has finished hearing from the prosecution and the NISS witnesses. The two South Sudanese pastors will appear again in Khartoum North Court next Thursday to present their defense for the first time since their detention more than six months ago.

Lawyers defending the church leaders say they will ask the court to conclude the case because of lack of evidences and unconstitutional procedures.

“There are no evidences against the two pastors,” said one laywer.