State moves to shield FBI witness in terrorism trial

Allexer Namundjembo

The State has applied for parts of the terrorism trial involving Jona Hangula to be heard behind closed doors, citing security concerns surrounding the testimony of a United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agent.

According to court documents seen by the Windhoek Observer, the prosecution has invoked Sections 153 and 158 of the Criminal Procedure Act No. 51 of 1977, which provide for proceedings to be held in camera where evidence may pose a security risk.

In its application, the State requests that the FBI special agent’s testimony be heard in camera before the presiding judge.