Sudan’s Kiir denies rumours on his death

Nov 25, 2005 (KHARTOUM) — The first vice president and president of the government of the south, Lt Gen Salva Kiir Mayardit, has strongly denied rumours circulated in some Sudanese towns that he was involved in a car crash in Khartoum after attending the inaugural session of the second general annual meeting of the ruling National Congress Party.

In a press statement made upon his arrival at Juba International Airport, he said other rumours of him being poisoned had also been circulated. He said these stories were biased and aimed at spreading chaos amongst citizens.

He further called on all Sudanese not to listen to the enemies of peace who do not care about anything and seize any opportunity to derail peace in the country.

(ST/BBC-MS)