Riek Machar, who led a rebellion against President Salva Kiir in December 2013 but signed a peace deal last year, is being replaced as Mr. Kiir’s deputy with Taban Deng, who acted... JUBA, South Sudan—A faction of South Sudan’s armed opposition on Saturday said it had replaced its leader, who is also the country’s first vice president, a move that could lead to further turmoil following deadly clashes in the capital earlier this month.

Source: Wall Street Journal July 23, 2016 15:45 UTC