South Sudan’s Opposition Leader Indictment Sparks Dangerous Call to Arms Amid Fragile Peace
After opposition chief Riek Machar’s indictment on grave charges, South Sudan’s SPLM/A-IO calls citizens to defend the nation—raising fears of renewed conflict in a fragile region crucial to global stability.
South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, teeters once again on the brink of chaos as its largest opposition movement, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), has issued a stark call for citizens to "report for national service" and use "all means available to regain their country and sovereignty." This alarming appeal follows the indictment and suspension of longtime opposition leader Riek Machar from his position as First Vice President on charges including murder, terrorism, and crimes against humanity. Is South Sudan Heading Back to War? At face value, this mobilization plea seems like a direct step toward armed...
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