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Why Riek Machar's trial brings existentially high' stakes for South Sudan

In September, Machar and 20 co-defendants from his Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army-in-Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) party were indicted on charges of terrorism, treason, and crimes against humanity for their alleged role in a March attack on a military garrison that the government says killed more than 250 soldiers. Machar has denied the charges while the SPLM-IO has called the accusations baseless and politically motivated.

World news

US politics

fromwww.bbc.com

2 months ago

Councillor's rally comments 'wrong', court hears

A Labour councillor faces trial for allegedly encouraging violence during an anti-racism rally with controversial remarks against far-right protesters.

Right-wing politics

fromeuronews

4 months ago

Far-right Turkish politician goes on trial accused of inciting hatred

Far-right politician Ümit Özdağ faces trial, accused of inciting hatred against migrants, amid claims of political suppression.

Left-wing politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

6 months ago

Four pro-democracy lawmakers from Hong Kong 47' group freed after four years in jail

Four pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong have been released after four years in prison from a politically charged national security trial.

France politics

fromwww.dw.com

6 months ago

Tunisia jails opposition leaders for up to 66 years DW 04/19/2025

The Tunisian court sentenced opposition figures and critics to prison for allegedly conspiring against state security amid claims of a politically motivated trial.