South Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs addressed and denied online rumors concerning President Salva Kiir's death, confirming he is alive and performing his duties. The ministry condemned the spread of these "false and malicious reports," aimed at creating panic and instability in the nation. Amid ongoing insecurity and clashes between government forces and Vice President Riek Machar's faction, the ministry's statements emphasized Kiir's commitment to serving the nation and dismissed these rumors as baseless fabrications by those opposed to peace and development in South Sudan.
The ministry "categorically and strongly denies the false and malicious reports circulating on social media claiming that His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit has passed away," it said in a statement issued on Facebook.
Kiir 'is alive, well and fully engaging in the service of the nation' and continues to carry out his presidential duties with vigor, commitment, sound health and complete fitness.
These are entirely baseless and irresponsible rumors fabricated by enemies of peace, development, nation building and stability in South Sudan," the Foreign Ministry said.
The claims come as South Sudan faces a bout of insecurity, with clashes between forces aligned with Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar breaking out in several areas around the country.
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