1655: South Sudanese urged to celebrate the country’s 10 independence anniversary from their homes

<div>The council of ministers has resolved that there will be no official celebrations for the country’s 10th independence anniversary on Friday. <br> <br> </div> <div>In an extraordinary sitting chaired by President Salva Kiir in Juba today, cabinet advised the public to celebrate from their homes as part of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  <br> <br> </div> <div>The council also postponed the swearing in of the new legislature from Friday to a date yet to be announced. <br> <br> </div> <div>Addressing journalists after the meeting in Juba, the Deputy Minister of Information, Communication Technology, Baba Medan said President Salva Kiir will address the nation in a televised address in commemoration of the day.  <br> <br> </div> <div>The cabinet also passed the 2021-2022 draft budget, totaling more than 600 bln pounds. Deputy information minister Baba Medan explains the breakdown.  <br> <br> </div>