The latest break between two military and political leaders risks spelling civil war again for the embattled nation.
The latest break between the two foremost military and political leaders risks igniting civil war again for the embattled nation.
By Maziar Motamedi
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South Sudan has started holding a trial for First Vice President Riek Machar, who has been sacked by his decades-long rival, President Salva Kiir, and charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity in relation to rebellion and an attack by a militia linked with ethnic tensions.
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.
UNITED NATIONS: The treason trial of South Sudan’s suspended vice president is further eroding a 2018 peace agreement he signed…
Riek Machar faces charges of alleged involvement in attacks against federal forces.
South Sudan's Vice-President Riek Machar charged with murder and treason over deadly militia attack on military base.
The roads leading to Riek Machar's house are blocked by tanks and soldiers, amid fears of renewed fighting.
Amnesty International has called for a public trial for South Sudanese opposition figure Riek Machar, who faces treason and other…
