South Sudan Quashes Salva Kiir ‘Death’ Reports

South Sudan quashes Salva Kiir ‘death’ reports

The country’s Foreign Ministry dismissed rumors spreading on social media that President Salva Kiir had died.

South Sudan Quashes Salva Kiir 'Death' Reports

The country's Foreign Ministry dismissed rumors spreading on social media that President Salva Kiir had passed away.

South Sudan quashes Salva Kiir 'death' reports

The country's Foreign Ministry dismissed rumors spreading on social media that President Salva Kiir had passed away.

South Sudan denies reports of President Kiir’s death

South Sudan’s government has denied rumors of the death of President Salva Kiir Mayardit, stating that the 73-year-old leader is in “good health.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement rejecting the “false and malicious” reports circulating on social media, affirming that Kiir continues to perform his duties with “strength, commitment, and good health.” Kiir, who has been in power since 2011, has faced increasing speculation about…

South Sudan Dismisses Rumors Of President’s Death

South Sudan’s government has strongly refuted swirling rumors that President Salva Kiir Mayardit has died, calling the claims baseless and dangerous. On Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation released a statement on Facebook to “categorically and strongly deny the false and malicious reports circulating on social media claiming that His Excellency President […]

South Sudan dismisses Salva Kiir's death rumors: "President is alive"

South Sudan’s government firmly denied false social media rumours about President Salva Kiir’s death, assuring the public he is alive, healthy, and fully in office.