South Sudan rebels plan to fight back if the government tries to remove Dr. Riek Machar from his position or put him on trial. The rebel leader Nathaniel Pierino Oyet blamed President Salva Kiir for the peace talks failing. He said dialogue attempts stalled because Kiir lacks political will. The SPLA-IO group stands ready to defend Machar using all available means. They reject any court case against him.
Soldiers placed Machar under house arrest at his home on March 26. Presidential guards also detained his staff, including office workers, protocol officers, and security teams. The arrests happened after White Army fighters attacked government forces in Nasir. Several soldiers died during these clashes, including a high-ranking general. Government officials accuse the SPLA-IO of supporting these militia attacks.
Oyet serves as Deputy Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly. He released a ten-page statement criticizing the current situation and describing how peace processes keep hitting roadblocks. The government shows resistance to reforms needed for progress, and attempts at political settlements between the groups face constant setbacks.
Soldiers placed Machar under house arrest at his home on March 26. Presidential guards also detained his staff, including office workers, protocol officers, and security teams. The arrests happened after White Army fighters attacked government forces in Nasir. Several soldiers died during these clashes, including a high-ranking general. Government officials accuse the SPLA-IO of supporting these militia attacks.
Oyet serves as Deputy Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly. He released a ten-page statement criticizing the current situation and describing how peace processes keep hitting roadblocks. The government shows resistance to reforms needed for progress, and attempts at political settlements between the groups face constant setbacks.
