Angelina Teny
Angelina Teny is a prominent South Sudanese politician and the country's Minister of Interior, known for her role in the Sudan People's Liberation Movement In Opposition (SPLM/IO). Recently, she was reported to be detained alongside her husband, First Vice-President Riek Machar, under house arrest amid escalating tensions between Machar and President Salva Kiir. This situation has raised concerns about the stability of South Sudan and the potential for a return to civil conflict.
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Kiir sacked Machar's wife, Angelina Teny, from her position as interior minister in the unity government.
South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion
United Kingdom· 2026-01-23
Angelina Teny is South Sudan’s interior minister and was held alongside her husband Riek Machar during a political crisis.
Bold action to pull South Sudan back from the brink of civil war
Tanzania· 2025-04-08
Angelina Teny is Riek Machar's second wife and has served as defence minister and was appointed interior minister in 2023.
Who is Riek Machar, South Sudan's vice president under house arrest?Tanzania· 2025-03-28
Angelina Teny is Riek Machar's wife and a prominent South Sudanese politician.
This man, Riek Machar, South Sudan's first Vice President
Kenya· 2025-03-27Machar was being held with his wife, Angelina Teny, who is the country’s interior minister, at their home.
Fears grow of return to civil war in South Sudan after vice-president’s detention | South SudanUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-27
Angelina Teny is Riek Machar's wife and the country's interior minister.
VP Riek Machar under house arrest, his party saysUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-27