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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rodney Muhumuza

Fears of civil war in South Sudan stem from political rivalry between the president and his deputy

South Sudan Explainer - (Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Tensions are rising in the oil-rich east African nation of South Sudan after Riek Machar, who serves as one of the country’s vice presidents, was arrested in the capital.

Machar’s arrest in Juba on Wednesday followed detentions of his allies in the government and the army, including the army's deputy chief.

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