South Sudan charges VP Machar with treason, murder over military attack
Summary
Riek Machar, the first vice president of South Sudan, is facing charges of murder, treason, and crimes against humanity. These charges relate to his alleged role in a militia attack that resulted in the deaths of over 250 soldiers in March. Alongside Machar, seven other individuals, including a former petroleum minister, have been charged.Key Facts
- Riek Machar is South Sudan’s first vice president.
- He faces charges of murder, treason, and crimes against humanity.
- The charges are linked to a March attack by a militia on federal forces.
- This militia killed over 250 soldiers, allegedly on Machar’s orders.
- Seven other people, including a former petroleum minister, are also charged.
- The charges include violations of the Geneva Conventions and international humanitarian law.
- Machar and President Salva Kiir have had a long-standing rivalry.
- South Sudan's civil war began in 2013, leading to a peace deal in 2018 that is now under strain.
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