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Riek Machar faces new charges amid South Sudan’s escalating violence and fragile peace talks—he’s a key figure in the country’s ongoing chaos.

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Billions Unclaimed in UK Benefits, Sudan Crisis Worsens

A report estimates over £24 billion will go unclaimed in the UK in 2025-2026 due to lack of awareness, system complexity, and stigma. Meanwhile, in Sudan, a cholera outbreak has caused at least 545 deaths amid ongoing conflict, military sieges, and aid disruptions, worsening a severe humanitarian crisis.

South Sudan Charges Machar in Court

Riek Machar, South Sudan's former vice president, was publicly charged with treason and crimes against humanity over an attack in March. He has been under house arrest since then, with his trial broadcast on national TV. The charges threaten to deepen political and ethnic tensions amid ongoing conflict.

South Sudan Corruption Exposed

A UN report reveals widespread corruption in South Sudan, with elite officials diverting billions of dollars from public funds since independence in 2011. The report highlights schemes linked to President Kiir's government, deepening a severe food crisis and risking renewed conflict amid ongoing political tensions.

South Sudan Faces Escalating Crisis

Recent reports highlight renewed violence and political instability in South Sudan, with clashes between government forces and opposition fighters intensifying. The UN warns of a potential full-scale war, driven by leadership failures, corruption, and ongoing conflict, displacing thousands and threatening regional stability. The situation remains highly volatile as peace efforts falter.

South Sudan Faces Worsening Hunger Crisis

Recent reports project over 7.5 million South Sudanese will face crisis-level hunger in 2026, driven by conflict, flooding, and access issues. The situation is compounded by ongoing violence, economic instability, and disrupted food systems, with millions at risk of malnutrition and famine. Humanitarian access remains critically limited.

South Sudan VP Dismissed; TPS Ends

On Nov 12, 2025, South Sudan's President Salva Kiir dismissed Vice President Bol Mel, demoting him from general to private and placing him under house arrest amid corruption allegations and political tensions. Concurrently, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudanese nationals effective Jan 5, 2026, citing improved conditions despite ongoing instability and conflict.