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Who is Dr riek Machar teny

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Dr. Riek Machar Teny is a South Sudanese politician and former rebel leader. He has played a significant role in the country's political landscape, particularly in the context of the civil conflict that erupted in 2013. Machar served as the First Vice President of South Sudan from April 2016 until July 2021. He was previously the Vice President from 2011 until he was dismissed in 2013, which was a catalyst for the civil war.

Machar is the leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO), a faction of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM). His political career has been marked by his efforts to negotiate peace agreements and reconcile differences among various factions within South Sudan. The ongoing conflicts in the country are deeply rooted in ethnic tensions, power struggles, and issues related to governance and resources.

Despite several peace agreements, the political situation in South Sudan remains complex and fluid, with ongoing challenges to stability and governance.

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