Stay informed about the recent incident in Somalia where a United Nations helicopter, carrying military personnel and a third-party contractor, was captured by al-Shabab after a technical glitch. Get the latest details on passengers, the situation, and the temporary suspension of UN flights in the area.
In a recent development, a United Nations helicopter, on a mission in Somalia, was captured by al-Shabab after encountering a technical glitch near Gadoon village in the Galgaduud region.Read full article
The internal UN memo reveals that among the nine passengers, including military personnel and a third-party contractor, six were taken by the armed group, two escaped, and one person's fate remains unclear.
The incident occurred as the aircraft faced a defect shortly after taking off from Beledweyne city in central Somalia.
Major Hassan Ali, speaking to Reuters, mentioned that the helicopter, carrying medical supplies and intended for transporting injured soldiers from Galgaduud region, experienced difficulties during the flight.
The UN has temporarily suspended all flights in the vicinity following the incident, as mentioned in the memo.
The situation has raised concerns about the safety of UN missions in the region, and the Somali government is yet to provide an official statement.
Stay tuned for further updates on this unfolding situation in Somalia.
Source: Aljazeera