The Latest Breaking News from Riek Machar

Kiir and Machar: insights into South Sudan's strongmen

Salva Kiir and Riek Machar loom large over South Sudan’s recent history. And they will keep holding the future of the young nation in their hands to a large extent.

The Conversation · May 10, 2022

With oil sales tied up, South Sudan battles to pay salaries

Many of South Sudan’s civil servants have not been paid for months as the government has run out of funds, because the income from oil exports is allocated to servicing loans until 2027

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

Peace in South Sudan hinges on forging a unified military force: but it's proving hard

Implementation of the 2018 peace agreement in South Sudan lags significantly behind its mandated schedule. One of the reasons for this slow progress is establishing a unified military command structure. This was to be done within the first eight months of signing the pact.

The Conversation · Apr 26, 2022

South Sudan's political rivals agree to unify army command

South Sudan’s president and his deputy have signed an agreement to unify the military command of the security forces

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2022

South Sudan's deputy president warns of return 'back to war'

South Sudan’s vice president is urging regional mediators to intervene to protect the country’s fragile peace deal, warning of a return “back to war” amid alleged attacks by government troops on his forces

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

South Sudan peace agreement under pressure amid disagreements over military

South Sudanese security forces have reportedly left the premises of First Vice-President Riek Machar's residence in the capital, Juba on Monday morning after surrounding his home late Saturday. This after further disagreements over the implementation of a fragile 2018 peace agreement.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 28, 2022

Abuses by South Sudan govt amounts to ‘war crimes’: UN

UN human rights body highlights names of 142 individuals who warrant an investigation under international law.

Al Jazeera · Mar 18, 2022