US EditionSouth Sudan Charges Vice President Riek Machar with Murder and Treason
Riek Machar and 20 others face charges including treason and crimes against humanity for a militia attack killing over 250 soldiers and a UN pilot, amid fragile political tensions.
- South Sudan First Vice President Riek Machar faces charges of treason, murder, and other serious crimes, as reported by local justice authorities.
- Machar has been under house arrest since March due to accusations of subversive activities against President Salva Kiir.
- Pro-Government troops are fighting militias loyal to Machar, suggesting rising tensions in South Sudan.
- A spokesman for Machar, Puok Both Baluang, claimed the charges are a political witch hunt, stating the justice system lacks independence.
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South Sudan vice-president faces murder, treason and other criminal charges
South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar faces charges of treason and other serious crimes, local justice authorities said Thursday, as fears grow that the east African country could be edging toward a return to civil war.
South Sudan Vice President Riek Machar faces treason and other criminal charges
Pro-government troops have been fighting militias and other armed groups that they say are loyal to Machar, who has served as his country’s No. 2 under the terms of a delicate peace deal signed in 2018.
South Sudan VP Machar charged with treason and murder, suspended by president
South Sudan's First Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in attacks by an ethnic militia against federal forces in March, the justice minister said on Thursday.
According to the Ministry of Justice, President Salva Kiir's rival is accused of coordinating a militia attack on a military base in March.
South Sudan’s vice president charged with treason and murder
South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in attacks by an ethnic militia against federal forces in March, the justice minister said on Thursday.
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