Press Release: South Sudan government orders indefinite closure of schools amid heatwave crisis

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According to the March 2024 press statement from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of South Sudan, the country is experiencing an extreme heat wave, posing serious health risks to the population. The Ministry of Health advises the General Public to follow their guidance, including keeping homes cool and hydrated, avoiding excessively hot temperatures and staying alert about heat exhaustion and stroke symptoms. The Ministry also orders indefinite closure of schools with effect from 18 March 2024 as a measure to mitigate the impact of the severe weather on learners’ health.

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Abyei Administrative Area Statement on Fighting between Ngok Dinka and Twic

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The PDF file is a statement from the government of the Abyei Special Administrative Area regarding violence committed against the Ngok Dinka population by the Twic Community Armed Youth of Warrap State and Gai Machiek Rebels. The statement accuses the Twic County youth, Civil Society Groups and Chiefs of violating Presidential Orders by staging rallies in rejection of the expulsion of Gai Machiek from Twic County, which the government believes encouraged the militias to commit crimes such as burning homes, raiding livestock, kidnapping and assassination, further destabilizing the Abyei Special Administrative Area.

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Bank of South Sudan Statement on Formalising Currency Exchange Agents

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According to the press release from the Bank of South Sudan, fresh measures and regulatory guidelines will be introduced to regulate authorized currency dealers across the market. Interested applicants or agents are advised to access application forms from the Bank Supervision Department, and ensure they have complied with the instructions and provisions of the key legal framework. Unauthorized dealers have been given a period to formally register as Currency Exchange Agents which comply with the regulations and guidelines.

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Bank of South Sudan Statement on Measures to Stablise Foreign Exchange Market

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The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has released a press release on February 19, 2024, stating its commitment to ensuring price stability and efficiency in the foreign exchange (FX) market. It has announced five measures, including interventions in the FX market and term deposit monetary operations, to stabilize the exchange rate, smoothen market liquidity, and maintain an orderly market environment. The Bank assures the public of its commitment to ensure price stability and sound financial system within South Sudan.

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Ministry of Finance and Planning Statement on Wounded Heroes Incident at its Premises

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This is a press statement from the Ministry of Finance and Planning in the Republic of South Sudan concerning an incident involving a group of people referred to as "wounded heroes" who forcefully entered the ministry's premises to demand payment for their medical benefits. The ministry clarified that it does not have a dedicated budget supported by foreign donors for such medical claims. Instead, the government supports the medical benefits of veterans, which are managed outside the budgetary allocations of the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs. The statement reports that two payments have been disbursed to the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs for addressing the needs of wounded veterans.

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Press Release: Office of the President Statement on Peter Biar Ajak

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The Office of the President of South Sudan has issued a statement expressing shock and dismay about Peter Biar Ajak's use of the unpublished manuscript "A Bloody Nile" to launch a barrage of insults against President Salva Kiir on social media. The author of the manuscript, Tim Edwards, mixed baseless rumors together to tarnish the president's image. The statement rejects Biar's claim that the Office of the President bought the copyright to suppress its publication. Biar apologized for his errors in a public note, and the statement urges people to regard his latest rants against the President as repeated errors.

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Jonglei State Governor Press Secretary Statement on Defamation and Hate speech

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The PDF is a press statement from the Press Secretary of Jonglei State, addressing all media users in the state and beyond, requesting that national media laws, including the South Sudan Code of Conduct and Ethics of Journalism Guide Act, be respected. The statement explains that freedom of expression does not permit defamation, hate speech, insulting, or news fabrication and that there are limitations to protect individual reputation, state integrity, and national security.

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STATEMENT ON BILATERAL MEETING BETWEEN SOUTH SUDAN NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS AND UGANDA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS ON STANDARDS AND QUALITY RELATED ISSUES FOR CROSS-BORDER TRADE

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This PDF file is a media release regarding a bilateral meeting between two national bureaus of standards, where they discussed quality-related issues for cross-border trade of cereals, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, chicken and chicken products, fish and fish products, and beverages. The meeting addressed certification, laboratory analysis, sanitary, and phytosanitary issues. Both bureaus agreed to set up a technical team to harmonize sampling, test methods, and certification processes.

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