
Riek Machar's Trial: A Clash of South Sudan's Political Titans
Published on: Sept. 22, 2025, 2:13 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
South Sudan's opposition leader, Riek Machar, appears in court amid charges including treason and crimes against humanity. The trial, broadcast across the nation, stirs concerns, threatening the fragile 2018 peace deal with President Salva Kiir. This event exposes the enduring tension between the two leaders, jeopardizing South Sudan's future stability.