- Oil exploration in South Sudan is ongoing, alongside a trial concerning complicity in war crimes.
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Riek Machar was allegedly arrested in Juba amid trial proceedings concerning violence in Upper Nile state.
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Updated Oct 7
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What happened
Riek Machar was allegedly arrested in Juba amid trial proceedings concerning violence in Upper Nile state.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Rival acting chairpersons of SPLM-IO emerged amid a leadership crisis following Riek Machar's detention.Sub-event
Machar defended himself and challenged the Ministry of Justice during his Juba court trial.1 source
UN helicopter crew member killed in violence during Riek Machar's trial in Juba.1 source
Machar allegedly arrested in Juba; trial focuses on Upper Nile violence.1 source
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The entities involved
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Juba
capital of the Republic of South Sudan
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Riek Machar
first vice president of the independent Republic of South Sudan
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Upper Nile
state of South Sudan