South Sudan: Riek Machar Appears in Cage as Treason Trial Begins
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Former vice president faces multiple charges, including murder and crimes against humanity.
The trial of former South Sudan Vice President Riek Machar opened on Monday in the capital, Juba.
Machar, along with his co-accused, was presented in a cage inside the courtroom, in a rare televised session that has drawn widespread attention.
Justice authorities allege that Machar played a central role in an attack on a government garrison earlier this year, charges that carry grave implications for the fragile stability of South Sudan.
Charges and Accusations
Machar faces a high-profile list of charges, including:
Murder
Conspiracy
Terrorism
Destruction of public property and military assets
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Crimes against humanity
This is the first public appearance of Machar since he was placed under house arrest in March.
Defence Arguments
Machar’s lawyers challenged the legitimacy of the proceedings, claiming the court lacked jurisdiction. They further argued that Machar is protected under the 2018 peace deal, which ended a civil war that killed an estimated 400,000 people.
Political Tensions
The trial underscores the fractured relationship between President Salva Kiir and Machar. Kiir belongs to the Dinka, South Sudan’s largest ethnic group, while Machar is from the Nuer, the second largest.
These ethnic and political rivalries remain a central fault line in South Sudan’s ongoing instability.
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