We are not after Riek Machar's life, says South Sudan

South Sudan’s First Vice President Taban Deng addresses journalists in Nairobi yesterday. He accused former Vice President Riek Machar of frustrating the peace agreement, and blamed him for the problems facing the world’s youngest nation. (PHOTO: EDWARD KIPLIMO/ STANDARD)

The Government of South Sudan has dismissed claims that it is plotting to kill rebel leader Riek Machar.

South Sudan's first vice president Taban Deng Gai yesterday said that no one was after the life of his predecessor and emphasised that all the citizens of the youngest nation in the world want is peace.