Joseph Geng Akech
Joseph Geng Akech is the Justice Minister of South Sudan, who recently announced charges of murder, treason, and crimes against humanity against First Vice-President Riek Machar and several of his allies. His statements emphasized the government's commitment to accountability for atrocities in the country, amidst escalating tensions following a militia attack linked to Machar.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 4.50 | 0.08% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 63,418 | $2,700,000 | 2,522$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 40,953 | $106,000 | 81$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 4.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 120,190 | $63,000 | 127$ |
| Totals | 4 | 181,391,520 | 224,561 | $2,869,000 | 2,730$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech dismissed the findings and attributed South Sudan's economic problems to conflict, climate change and falling sales of crude oil.
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Tanzania:
Joseph Geng Akech is the Justice Minister who announced the formal charges against Riek Machar and others.
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Kenya:
Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech stated that those who commit atrocities will be held accountable.
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United Kingdom:
Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech said the charges against Machar relate to an attack in March by a militia allegedly linked to the vice-president.
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