Riek Machar

Riek Machar is a South Sudanese politician and former rebel leader who has served as vice president under President Salva Kiir.

Salva Kiir Mayardit: Salva Kiir Mayardit is a South Sudanese politician who became the country’s first president in 2011. Kiir has been Machar’s principal political rival and governing partner.
Second Sudanese Civil War: The Second Sudanese Civil War was a conflict between Sudan’s government and southern insurgents from 1983 to 2005. Machar entered armed politics during this war.
Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition: The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition is the political-military organization formed by forces opposing Kiir’s government during South Sudan’s civil war. It became the principal organization through which Machar pursued his opposition campaign.
2013 South Sudanese political crisis: The 2013 political crisis was a struggle within South Sudan’s ruling party and government that escalated into armed conflict. Kiir’s dismissal of Machar and the ensuing power struggle preceded the civil war.
John Garang: John Garang was a Sudanese rebel leader who founded the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement and later became Sudan’s first vice president. Machar joined Garang’s movement before breaking with its leadership.
Sudan People's Liberation Movement: The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement was the political organization leading the southern insurgency against Sudan’s government. Machar first rose within the movement before challenging its leadership.
South Sudanese Civil War: The South Sudanese Civil War was a conflict between government forces and rival armed factions from 2013 to 2018. Machar’s political fortunes and armed power were shaped by this conflict.
Bentiu massacre: The Bentiu massacre was the killing of civilians in the South Sudanese town of Bentiu in April 2014. The massacre occurred during the civil war involving forces aligned with Machar’s opposition.
Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior: Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior is a South Sudanese politician and widow of John Garang. Her political role connects the legacy of Garang’s movement to South Sudan’s later leadership.
Nasir Declaration: The Nasir Declaration was a 1991 statement by SPLM dissidents announcing a challenge to John Garang’s leadership. Machar’s break with Garang’s faction became public through this declaration.

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