JUBA, Sept 22, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - South Sudan's opposition leader and former vice-president Riek Machar appeared in court on Monday after being charged with crimes against humanity and treason, state media showed.

"His Excellency Dr Riek Machar should not be tried by this incompetent court, which lacks jurisdiction," his lawyer told the court.

Machar is accused of ordering attacks against government forces earlier this year but his supporters say the charges are part of attempts to sideline him and undermine a 2018 power-sharing agreement.