South Sudan's Vice President Charged with Treason, Murder
South Sudan's VPVice MacharPresident Charged with Treason, Murder
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This prosecution constitutes a political witch hunt designed to eliminate opposition through a compromised judicial system. The charges, presented in a kangaroo court of law, violate the 2018 peace agreement and risk plunging the country back into devastating civil war. International partners should intervene to prevent this dangerous escalation.
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