Story perspectives

Riek Machar Charged with Murder Amid South Sudan Crisis

9/12/2025

40 3

Summary

Story summary

Riek Machar faces charges of murder, treason, and crimes against humanity related to a March militia attack, as stated by South Sudan's Justice Minister.
The government claims the White Army militia, under Machar's orders, killed over 250 soldiers in Nasir.
Seven others, including a former petroleum minister, are charged with potential rebellion.
Tensions between Machar and President Salva Kiir threaten the 2018 power-sharing agreement.
The ongoing conflict, rooted in a civil war since 2013, has caused around 400,000 deaths and displaced four million people.

1 of 1

Story summary

Riek Machar faces charges of murder, treason, and crimes against humanity related to a March militia attack, as stated by South Sudan's Justice Minister.
The government claims the White Army militia, under Machar's orders, killed over 250 soldiers in Nasir.
Seven others, including a former petroleum minister, are charged with potential rebellion.
Tensions between Machar and President Salva Kiir threaten the 2018 power-sharing agreement.
The ongoing conflict, rooted in a civil war since 2013, has caused around 400,000 deaths and displaced four million people.