Riek Machar, South Sudan’s first vice president, has been charged with murder, treason, and crimes against humanity for allegedly orchestrating a militia attack that killed over 250 federal soldiers. The charges, announced by the justice minister, are part of a broader investigation into a rebellion plot amid escalating tensions between Machar and President Salva Kiir following the collapse of their power-sharing agreement.
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Rabbi Runs for Syrian Parliament
Rabbi Henry Yosef Hamra is making history by running for parliament in Syria, marking a significant step towards the reintegration of the long-marginalized Jewish community into the nation’s public life. This move ends a 58-year ban on Jewish candidates and aims to enhance the representation of this cultural group within Syrian politics. Want More Context? 🔎
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