A lawyer defending the two South Sudanese pastors jailed in Khartoum said he does not expect any new evidence to be presented against his clients when their trial restarts tomorrow.

According to the attorney, the prosecution has failed to present any evidence against the two church leaders who could face the death penalty if convicted of waging war against the state and spying.

The lawyer added that Sudanese authorities have violated the law and constitution by denying visits to the two pastors and by holding them in separate cells.

“This is a psychological warfare and harassment against the clients. It is illegal," he said.

The lawyer said when he tried to speak with his clients at Kober Prison he was prevented on the pretext that only a judge could grant permission for visits. But when he visited the magistrate, he was told such decisions were out of a judge's jurisdiction.

Family members of the pastors have also said they have been blocked from visiting.

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