The president of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, has handed over power to one of his vice presidents due to his worsening health condition
Occurred in South Sudan on June 2, 2020 at 10:50 a.m.
Reported by Anonymous via SMS on June 2, 2020 at 10:51 a.m.
Reported by Anonymous via SMS on June 2, 2020 at 10:51 a.m.
# President
# Governement officials
# Salva Kiir
# health of leader
# public official
This report is Confirmed false
and is of
Medium Priority.
Here is why -
The president's spokesperson, Michael Makuei, disputed the letter that circulated online stating the president has handed over power to the fifth vice president. The president has been seen executing his normal duties since this rumour first started circulating.
Resolution added by - Christopher Tuckwood