There are fears that South Sudan may return to all-out civil war as fighting escalates in Jonglei state, near the capital city of Juba. Government troops loyal to President Salva Kiir are fighting troops loyal to First Vice-President Riek Machar, who has been suspended and is standing trial for treason and other grave crimes, which [...]
Israel's parliament passed a law expanding elected officials' power to appoint judges despite opposition protests. The bill increases political control over judicial appointments, altering the current nine-member committee. Critics argue this undermines democracy, while Justice Minister Yariv Levin claims it restores the balance between branches. Passing the law intensifies confrontations with the Supreme Court, particularly [...]
South Sudan’s SPLM-IO party, led by First Vice President Riek Machar, suspended its participation in key security arrangements of the 2018 peace deal, citing deteriorating relations with President Salva Kiir. Tensions escalated following clashes in eastern South Sudan and the arrest of SPLM-IO officials, including the petroleum minister. The government accused the SPLM-IO of links [...]
