Tag: SOUTH SUDAN

  • SOUTH SUDAN’s PRESIDENT SALVA KIIR SACKS VICE PRESIDENT AND POTENTIAL SUCCESSOR

    SOUTH SUDAN’s PRESIDENT SALVA KIIR SACKS VICE PRESIDENT AND POTENTIAL SUCCESSOR

    South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed one of his five vice presidents, Benjamin Bol Mel, amid escalating internal conflict. Bol Mel, appointed in February and considered a potential successor, was also stripped of his party leadership role and demoted in the security services. With no reason provided for his removal, he has not responded…

  • SOUTH SUDAN TO TRY VICE PRESIDENT MACHAR OVER TREASON ALLEGA

    SOUTH SUDAN TO TRY VICE PRESIDENT MACHAR OVER TREASON ALLEGA

    South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar faces treason and other serious charges, including murder and crimes against humanity, linked to a March attack by a militia in Nasir. He has been under house arrest since March amid fears that the country may revert to civil war. The charges, announced by the justice ministry, accuse…