South Sudan’s first vice president under house arrest

South Sudanese First Vice President Riek Machar was placed under house arrest in Juba on Wednesday night, raising concerns about the country’s fragile peace. The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) urged restraint, warning that unilateral actions threaten the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement and could lead to renewed conflict. The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) condemned Machar’s arrest as unconstitutional, citing the use of heavily armed security forces. Recent clashes between government forces and the SPLM/A-IO, along with reports of aerial bombardments in Upper Nile State, have heightened tensions. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing to prevent further violence and restore stability.

Source: CGTN