S.Sudan govt says vice president 'under house arrest', calls on public to remain calm

S.Sudan govt says vice president 'under house arrest', calls on public to remain calm
Friday 28 March 2025 - 18:35

The South Sudanese government on Friday confirmed that First Vice President Riek Machar was “under house arrest” and called on the public to remain calm.

President Salvar Kiir “in exercise of powers vested upon him by the Constitution directed the placement of Dr Riek Machar under house arrest” on Wednesday, Information Minister and government spokesman Michael Makuei Lueth said in a statement.

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