UN Warns Machar Trial Threatens South Sudan Peace
Update: 2025-12-13
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United Nations experts warn that the trial of South Sudans vice president, Riek Machar, is jeopardizing a 2018 peace agreement, as forces from both sides continue to clash, raising fears of a new conflict. The situation is deteriorating, with the peace process at a breaking point. The country, which gained independence in 2011, has been plagued by ethnic divisions and a civil war since 2013, resulting in over 400,000 deaths. Despite the 2018 peace agreement, implementing it has been slow, and a long-delayed presidential election is set for 2026. The current political and security situation is vastly different, with fragmented government and opposition forces, leading to a mix of soldiers, defectors, and community defense groups focused on local issues rather than a national confrontation.
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