A United Nations helicopter on a rescue mission in South Sudan was attacked, resulting in the death of a crew member and multiple soldiers. The attack occurred in Upper Nile State as the helicopter attempted to evacuate government troops. This incident raises concerns over the stability of the 2018 peace deal between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar, which has been under strain. The escalating violence threatens to push the country back into full-scale civil war. The UN has condemned the attack, warning of dire consequences if peace efforts collapse.
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U.N. Helicopter Attacked as South Sudan Teeters on Brink
The aircraft came under fire as it tried to rescue wounded soldiers, the U.N. said. The attack came amid fears that a critical power-sharing deal was at risk of collapse, risking all-out civil war.
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Escalating Violence in South Sudan: UN Helicopter Attacked Amidst Fragile Peace
A UN helicopter evacuation mission in South Sudan was attacked, resulting in casualties, amid increasing tension between the country's leaders. The incident threatens the 2018 peace deal between President Kiir and Vice President Machar,
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