Fears balloon of a return to civil war in South Sudan over treason trial

South Sudan is facing fears of a potential return to civil war as tensions escalate over a treason trial. The country's vice-president, Riek Machar, has been accused of treason, raising concerns about the fragility of the political situation. The accusations stem from a rift between Machar and President Salva Kiir, which threatens to reignite the civil war that ravaged the country from 2013 to 2018. The trial has raised fears that the hard-won peace agreement could be jeopardized, leading to a resurgence of violence. Analysts warn that the situation is delicate, with the potential for the conflict to escalate rapidly. The international community has called for calm and urged the government to prioritize dialogue and reconciliation over confrontation. The future of South Sudan hangs in the balance, as the country grapples with the prospect of a return to the devastating civil war that has claimed countless lives and displaced millions of people.