South Sudanese Military Shoot Down UN Helicopter Killing All Onboard

UN Crew Killed As Helicopter Shot Down In South Sudan -- The Guardian

United Nations confirms all four crew killed after helicopter shot down during reconnaissance mission in Jonglei state

South Sudan's armed forces shot down a UN helicopter on Friday, killing all four crew on board. UN spokesman Eduardo del Buey said the helicopter from the UN mission in South Sudan was on a reconnaissance mission when it was hit.

"Initial reports indicated the UN helicopter crashed and burned. The mission immediately launched a search and recovery mission. It has confirmed the death of all four crew members," Del Buey said.

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