How Dr. Machar’s charges turn country’s judiciary into a punchline

South Sudan’s already fragile justice system is under the microscope after glaring misquotations in the charge sheet against suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar triggered heated debate about the competence, independence, and political neutrality of the country’s judiciary. The case, formally titled Republic of South Sudan vs. Dr. Riek Machar Teny Dhurgon and others, […]
Opposition divisions cast uncertainty over South Sudan’s legislative future

South Sudan’s parliament is set to reopen in June 2025, but deepening political divisions threaten the stability of legislative proceedings. The ongoing crisis, particularly within the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO), has disrupted parliamentary functions, raising concerns about governance and the future of the peace process, according to an activist. Civil society leader […]