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South Sudan’s First Vice-President, Riek Machar, has been formally charged with murder, treason, and crimes against humanity — accusations that observers fear could spark fresh unrest in the fragile nation. Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech said the charges stem from a March assault by the White Army militia, a group …

Raila Odinga, the Special Envoy to South Sudan, revealed on Saturday that he was unable to meet with the country’s First Vice President, Riek Machar, during his visit to Juba. The visit aimed to seek a peaceful resolution to the renewed conflict between the government and rebel forces. Raila traveled …

By: BBC South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar, a long-time rival of the country’s President Salva Kiir, has been placed under house arrest, his party has said. An armed convoy led by senior security officials, including the defense minister, entered Machar’s residence in the capital, Juba, and stripped him …