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South Sudan VP Machar Faces Treason Trial as 'Unity Government' Falters
Treason trial begins for South Sudan VP Riek Machar as a break in talks between his allies results in him being sacked and charged with multiple serious offenses.
Treason trial begins for South Sudan VP Machar as 'unity government' breaks, amid ongoing political unrest in the country following President Salva Kiir's dismissal of First Vice President Riek Machar and subsequent sacking from his position, with Machar charged with murder, treason, and crimes against humanity.
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