Clarification Statement from the Prime Minister’s Office

The Media Office of His Excellency the Prime Minister, Professor Kamil Idris, has followed with regret the misleading news circulating in some media outlets. The report, with its clear purpose, claimed that His Excellency is currently considering reopening the zoo in the Al-Muqran area and bringing animals from South Sudan and Uganda.

The Media Office of His Excellency the Prime Minister confirms that what has been circulated in some media outlets regarding this matter is completely unfounded. It calls upon these media outlets to adhere to professional standards in their reporting, to verify information, and to obtain it from official and reliable sources.

The Prime Minister’s Media Office affirms its commitment to fostering a more positive partnership with the media in all its forms, and reiterates that its doors are open to all media outlets.