The trial of Riek Machar, former Vice President of South Sudan, started on September 22, 2025, in Juba. Machar and his co-defendants appeared in a courtroom enclosure during the proceedings.
Charges Against Machar
Authorities accuse Machar of involvement in an assault on a military outpost earlier this year. He faces multiple counts, such as murder, plotting, acts of terror, damaging government property and military equipment, and violations against humanity.
First Public Showing
This marks Machar’s initial public sighting since his house arrest began in March. The court session was broadcast live across the nation.
Defense Challenges Court
Machar’s legal team contested the court’s authority, arguing it has no power over the case. They claimed Machar is shielded from prosecution as a key figure in the 2018 agreement that halted a civil conflict killing over 400,000.
Ethnic and Political Strains
Tensions persist between Machar, from the Nuer community, and President Salva Kiir, from the Dinka majority, fueling ongoing divisions in the country.
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