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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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.
Fears balloon of a return to civil war over Riek Machar's treason trial
United Kingdom· 2025-09-16
Joseph Geng Akech is the Justice Minister who announced the formal charges against Riek Machar and others.
South Sudan: Machar's movement calls on supporters to mobilse for war
Tanzania· 2025-09-16
Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech stated that those who commit atrocities will be held accountable.
Riek Machar charged with murder, crimes against humanity
Kenya· 2025-09-11Justice Minister Joseph Geng Akech said the charges against Machar relate to an attack in March by a militia allegedly linked to the vice-president.
South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treasonUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-11
