Riek Machar
United KingdompoliticianMaleb. 19725.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Riek Machar es un político y líder opositor en Sudán del Sur, conocido por su papel como vicepresidente y su liderazgo en la lucha contra el gobierno de Salva Kiir. Ha sido una figura central en la guerra civil sudanesa, luchando por la representación de su grupo étnico, los nuer, y ha enfrentado múltiples acusaciones de violaciones de derechos humanos. A pesar de los esfuerzos de reconciliación, su relación con Kiir sigue siendo tensa, lo que mantiene a Sudán del Sur en un estado de inestabilidad.
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Riek Machar was sacked as vice-president and arrested earlier last year and charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity, which he denies.
South Sudan sets 22 December for country's long-delayed first-ever electionUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-23Riek Machar is a rebel leader and long-time rival of President Salva Kiir.
169 killed in South Sudan massacre
Kenya· 2026-03-02
Riek Machar is a longtime rival of President Salva Kiir, with tensions escalating between their supporters.
South Sudan's new cybersecurity law alarms journalistsKenya· 2026-02-20
Riek Machar is the first vice-president of South Sudan who has been charged and suspended over claims he commanded the White Army during violence.
From raids to inter-communal violence: South Sudan's 'White Army' explainedKenya· 2026-02-03
Riek Machar has been in conflict with President Salva Kiir throughout the country's history.
Krig har brutit ut i Sydsudan
Sweden· 2026-02-01
Riek Machar, South Sudan's suspended Vice-President, is currently on trial on charges of murder, treason, and crimes against humanity.
South Sudan army threat to 'spare no-one' condemnedUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-26
Riek Machar is the former vice-president of South Sudan and leads the SPLA-IO forces against the government.
Le Soudan du Sud face à un « risque de violences massives contre les civils », selon des experts indépendants de l’ONU
France· 2026-01-25
SPLA-IO's leader, suspended First Vice-President Riek Machar, is currently on trial on charges of murder, treason and crimes against humanity, which he denies.
South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellionUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-23
Riek Machar is the Deputy President of South Sudan, involved in a power-sharing agreement with President Salva Kiir.
polls sans choice, jobs – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-11
Riek Machar is the Vice President of South Sudan who was arrested in March.
UN closing bases in S.Sudan despite tense security concernsKenya· 2025-12-20
Opposition leader Riek Machar is involved in the peace agreement aimed at stabilizing South Sudan.
As foreign funds dry up, so do South Sudan’s hopes of stopping hunger crisis
Canada· 2025-12-09
Riek Machar has been put on trial for treason.
Incumbents' greed, bloated egos threaten Africa's democracyKenya· 2025-12-08
Riek Machar was arrested in March by units loyal to President Salva Kiir.
Au Soudan du Sud, l’aide internationale est au plus bas depuis 2011, Oxfam alerte sur une famine historiqueFrance· 2025-11-25
The fallout between President Kiir and former Vice President Riek Machar has further fuelled tensions in South Sudan.
Ruto meets South Sudan clergy after First Vice President oustedKenya· 2025-11-18
Machar was sacked as vice-president and arrested earlier this year and in September charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity.
South Sudan President Salva Kiir sacks Vice-President Bol MelUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-13
Riek Machar is the former vice president of South Sudan and has been involved in ongoing conflicts with Salva Kiir.
Sudán | Sudán del Sur | Nigeria | Violencia desbocada y amenazas: el horror en Sudán y otros conflictos que tienen en vilo a África | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-11-09
Raila Odinga worked to defuse tensions following the house arrest of opposition leader, Dr Riek Machar.
Raila was champion of democracy and African statesmanKenya· 2025-10-19
Riek Machar, Kiir's main rival during a 2013-2018 civil war, was charged last month.
South Sudan president fires military chief after three months, reinstates predecessor
Tanzania· 2025-10-09
Riek Machar is a long-time rival of Salva Kiir and was indicted on serious charges last month.
At least 14 soldiers killed in South Sudan as 'love triangle' turns bloodyKenya· 2025-10-08Riek Machar is the suspended Vice-President of South Sudan facing charges of murder and treason.
South Sudan court rejects Riek Machar's bid to halt murder and treason trialUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-29
Riek Machar was presented to justice after being accused of crimes against humanity.
Ex-vice-Presidente do Sudão do Sul apresentado à Justiça
Mozambique· 2025-09-22
Riek Machar is currently under house arrest and has been charged with murder, treason, and crimes against humanity.
Fears balloon of a return to civil war over Riek Machar's treason trialUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-16
Riek Machar is the suspended First Vice President of South Sudan who has been indicted for treason.
South Sudan: Machar's movement calls on supporters to mobilse for warTanzania· 2025-09-16
Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in attacks by an ethnic militia.
Riek Machar charged with murder and treason, suspended by President KiirTanzania· 2025-09-12
Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in attacks by an ethnic militia.
South Sudan vice-president Riek Machar charged with murder and treason – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-12Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity over an attack on a military base that killed more than 250 soldiers.
Riek Machar charged with murder, crimes against humanityKenya· 2025-09-11South Sudan's First Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity.
South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treasonUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-11
Vice President Riek Machar was ordered to be arrested by President Salva Kiir’s government.
South Sudan not in talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians, foreign ministry saysCanada· 2025-08-13
Riek Machar is the deputy of Salva Kiir and is currently under house arrest for alleged subversion.
As South Sudan struggles through economic crisis, some artisans offer cheap footwear made from rubber tiresCanada· 2025-07-19
First Vice President Riek Machar was put under house arrest, stirring fears of renewed conflict.
South Sudan’s president fires army chief after seven months in postTanzania· 2025-07-09