The Minister for Labor has directed all the state authorities to stop issuing work permits to foreigners.

In a circular, Ngor Kolong Ngor says his ministry is the only entity mandated by the Council of Ministers to be issuing the permits.

But he says the ministry has observed with much concern that some state authorities are issuing the permits against the directive of the Council of Ministers.

“State authorities are hereby requested to accordingly abide by this order,” Mr Ngor said.