"Fragile power-sharing between Kiir and Machar South Sudan became independent from Sudan in 2011 but soon fell into a five-year civil war between Kiir and Machar that killed about 400,000 people. Kiir appointed Machar as first vice president under the terms of a 2018 peace deal that was never fully implemented. Their partnership has remained tenuous, and sporadic violence has continued between their respective factions."
"Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech said the charges send a clear message: "Those who commit atrocities against the people of South Sudan, against our armed forces, and against humanitarian personnel will be held accountable, no matter their position or political influence." In addition to Machar, 20 others were indicted in the case, including seven senior government officials. Charges include treason, murder, conspiracy, terrorism, destruction of public property and military assets, and crimes against humanity."
Riek Machar has been charged with treason and crimes against humanity for a March attack on the Nasir military base that killed more than 250 soldiers. He has been under house arrest since the attack, deepening the rift with President Salva Kiir. South Sudan won independence in 2011 but soon descended into a five-year civil war between Kiir and Machar that killed about 400,000 people. Kiir appointed Machar as first vice president under a 2018 peace deal that was never fully implemented. Sporadic violence has continued between their factions. The indictment names Machar and 20 others, including seven senior officials, on counts from treason and murder to terrorism and crimes against humanity. A UN helicopter was shot at during a rescue operation and a pilot was killed.
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