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Physical and cyber bullying, an underlying errant affecting many in silence

Physical and cyber bullying, an underlying errant affecting many in silence

February 26, 2021 Explainer
A report compiled by Geu Lazarus and Juan Evelyn Mule, AFF-South Sudan fellows. Background Physical bullying is defined as the activity of repeated, aggressive behavior intended to hurt another individual physically, mentally, or emotionally, while cyberbullying is the use of electronic...
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South Sudan has no plans of adopting anal swab Covid-19 test.  

South Sudan has no plans of adopting anal swab Covid-19 test.  

February 22, 2021 #AFFSouth Sudan,Explainer
False Information! South Sudan has no plans of adopting anal swab Covid-19 test.   It is being reported that South Sudan intends to adopt anal swab as a method of having quick COVID-19 test in fight against the novel coronavirus.  The claim was shared on Facebook and published on...
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The passenger didn’t die inside the plane

The passenger didn’t die inside the plane

February 20, 2021 Explainer
Misleading post! The passenger did not die inside the plane as stated by some online media houses.  Various online media houses and personnel on Friday misreported a story where a passenger that came from Khartoum, Sudan passed on at Juba International after shortly after arriving. They alleged...
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President Kiir isn’t Covid-19 positive, says Ateny

President Kiir isn’t Covid-19 positive, says Ateny

February 20, 2021 Explainer
Fake news! President Salva Kiir hasn’t contracted Covid-19.  When contacted by 211 Check on Friday, Presidential Press Secretary – Ateny Wek Ateny stated that president Kiir has not contracted the novel coronavirus as rumored on social media.  “There are some junior staff that...
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Business woman Achai Wiir didn’t pay South Sudan’s UN membership arrears

Business woman Achai Wiir didn’t pay South Sudan’s UN membership arrears

February 17, 2021 Explainer
Fake News! Business lady Achai Wiir didn’t pay South Sudan’s UN membership debts. A news story published by a South Sudanese online news outlet on Tuesday, 15th of February stated that business lady – Achai Wiir cleared South Sudan’s UN membership arrears. When fact-checked by 211 Check, the...
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A misleading post about alleged S. Sudanese boy killed

A misleading post about alleged S. Sudanese boy killed

February 16, 2021 Explainer
A misleading Post! The Sudanese boy was not killed in Uganda. The incident happened in Egypt last year.  A post published on Facebook by a South Sudanese user last week indicated that a South Sudanese boy was reportedly murdered in Uganda.  But when the 211 Check team fact-checked the...
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A misleading bank note, 5000 Pounds!

A misleading bank note, 5000 Pounds!

February 13, 2021 Explainer
A misleading bank note, 5000 Pounds! According to online search engines, the current trending 5,000 denomination was manipulated. The Central Bank also confirmed to 211 Check that it only launched 1000 Pound note on Tuesday this week. Disregard the 5000 pound bank note being shared online. The post...
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Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 11th Jan 2021

Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 11th Jan 2021

January 12, 2021 Document Repository,Government,Reports and Publications
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Did you know that Facebook and Twitter have policies against Hate Speech?

Did you know that Facebook and Twitter have policies against Hate Speech?

January 12, 2021
It would be accurate to say that the biggest amounts of hate speech and misinformation are circulated on social media platforms, most notably Facebook and Twitter. This is not in the least surprising since most of these perpetrators feel powerful hiding behind the keyboard and therefore social media...
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Low social media literacy: a disaster that has left many South Sudanese scammed

Low social media literacy: a disaster that has left many South Sudanese scammed

January 12, 2021
Just nine years down from independence after 21 years of brutal civil war with Sudan, South Sudan was left with no or poor infrastructural development. Specifically, technological development was as well left at a standstill. About a week ago, Tufts University ranked Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania...
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Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 12th July 2020

Ministry of Health, Update on COVID-19 Response, 12th July 2020

July 12, 2020 Explainer,Government,Reports and Publications
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July 12th Cumulative Statistics

July 12th Cumulative Statistics

July 12, 2020 Summarized Information
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Office of The Presidency, Statement on the 4th Meeting of The Presidency, 07th May 2020

Office of The Presidency, Statement on the 4th Meeting of The Presidency, 07th May 2020

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May 7, 2020
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Government, POLITICAL

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Communication from The Presidency No.49, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 6th May 2020

Communication from The Presidency No.49, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 6th May 2020

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May 6, 2020
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Blog Post, Government

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Communication from The Presidency No.48, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 5th May 2020

Communication from The Presidency No.48, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 5th May 2020

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May 5, 2020
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Blog Post, Government

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Communication from The Presidency No.47, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 4th May 2020

Communication from The Presidency No.47, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 4th May 2020

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May 4, 2020
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Blog Post, Government

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Update No 43, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic 1st May 2020

Update No 43, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic 1st May 2020

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May 1, 2020
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Government

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MoH, An update on COVID-19 response in South Sudan 1-May-2020

MoH, An update on COVID-19 response in South Sudan 1-May-2020

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May 1, 2020
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Government

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Update No 42, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic 30th April 2020

Update No 42, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic 30th April 2020

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April 30, 2020
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Government

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MoH Guidance on the use of cloth masks in South Sudan, 29th April 2020

MoH Guidance on the use of cloth masks in South Sudan, 29th April 2020

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April 29, 2020
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Government

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Update No 39, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 27th April 2020

Update No 39, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 27th April 2020

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April 27, 2020
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Government

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Update No 39, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic 27th April 2020

Update No 39, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic 27th April 2020

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April 27, 2020
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Explainer

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#Anataban press statement on the alleged arrest of a South Sudanese citizen named Atem Mawut Marac in Twic State, 26th April 2020;

#Anataban press statement on the alleged arrest of a South Sudanese citizen named Atem Mawut Marac in Twic State, 26th April 2020;

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April 26, 2020
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Civil Society

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Update No 38, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 26th April 2020

Update No 38, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 26th April 2020

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April 26, 2020
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Explainer, Government

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Communication from The Presidency No. 37, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 25th April

Communication from The Presidency No. 37, The High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 Pandemic, 25th April

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April 25, 2020
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Government

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Civil Society Forum Commends efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic but calls for additional measures in South Sudan

Civil Society Forum Commends efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic but calls for additional measures in South Sudan

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April 16, 2020
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Civil Society

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Ugandan Soldier with a South Sudanese flag, a manipulated picture

Ugandan Soldier with a South Sudanese flag, a manipulated picture

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April 11, 2020
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Satire and Parody

The picture on the left was doctored to show a South Sudanese flag on the soldier’s uniform The original picture shows fruit vendors being chased off the streets of Kampala. Photograph: Badru Katumba/AFP via Getty Images full story here https://bit.ly/3c83Ws0

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A man who allegedly had contact with COVID-19 patient, a manipulated picture

A man who allegedly had contact with COVID-19 patient, a manipulated picture

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April 2, 2020
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Malinformation

The picture on the right is fake The picture is a screen capture from a video on NTV Kenya’s youtube channel showing a piece of breaking news on the arrest of Kiambu County Governor Mr. Ferdinand Waititu in Kenya, July

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President Putin wearing full protective clothing during an official meeting, a manipulated picture

President Putin wearing full protective clothing during an official meeting, a manipulated picture

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April 1, 2020
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Satire and Parody

The picture on the left was manipulated to show President Putin wearing full protective clothing during an official meeting. The original photo shows the Russian President Vladimir Putin chairing a meeting with members of the Security Council at the Novo-Ogaryovo

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South Sudan High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 announces closure of international airports and land borders [Video]

South Sudan High-Level Task Force on COVID-19 announces closure of international airports and land borders [Video]

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March 23, 2020
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Facts & Reports

Summary Closure of Juba International Airports and all other international airports. Airlines advised to seize their flight in and out of South Sudan by midnight, 23 March. The following operations will be exempt a. Food cargo flights b. Aircraft in

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The Catholic Church Archdiocese of Juba suspends public prayer and school for one month. [JPEG]

The Catholic Church Archdiocese of Juba suspends public prayer and school for one month. [JPEG]

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March 23, 2020
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Blog Post, NGOs

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