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UN says helicopter came under fire in South Sudan; one UN crew member killed, two seriously injured
Summary
A UN helicopter was fired on during an evacuation attempt in Nasir, Upper Nile state; one UN crew member was killed and two others seriously injured, the UN spokesperson said.
A United Nations helicopter came under fire while attempting to evacuate South Sudanese military personnel in Nasir, Upper Nile state, the UN spokesperson said. The spokesperson said one UN crew member was killed and two others sustained serious injuries.
The spokesperson said several members of the South Sudanese military force, including an injured general, had requested evacuation following renewed clashes. The mission urged an investigation to determine responsibility for the attack, called for accountability and asked all parties to avoid further violence.
The spokesperson expressed regret at the ‘‘tragic loss of life’’ and offered condolences. The briefing did not provide the names of the UN personnel killed or injured, nor did it specify which UN helicopter unit or national contingent was involved.
No further operational details or timelines for an investigation were given during the briefing.
