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Amnesty Demands Trial for Machar Amid Political Turmoil

9/13/2025

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Amnesty International calls for a public trial for Riek Machar, the South Sudanese opposition leader charged with treason.
President Salva Kiir has suspended Machar, dissolving the transitional government.
Machar and seven others face serious charges, including murder and terrorism, related to a violent incident in March.
Since March, authorities have placed Machar and his wife under house arrest, raising safety concerns.
Analysts warn the charges may be politically motivated, heightening the risk of civil war.

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Amnesty International calls for a public trial for Riek Machar, the South Sudanese opposition leader charged with treason.
President Salva Kiir has suspended Machar, dissolving the transitional government.
Machar and seven others face serious charges, including murder and terrorism, related to a violent incident in March.
Since March, authorities have placed Machar and his wife under house arrest, raising safety concerns.
Analysts warn the charges may be politically motivated, heightening the risk of civil war.