A U.N. helicopter in South Sudan was attacked while trying to evacuate General Majur Dak and his troops from Nasir, resulting in multiple fatalities, including a U.N. crew member. The U.N. condemned the attack as potential war crime and called for urgent dialogue to resolve tensions.

A South Sudanese general and numerous soldiers were killed on Friday when a United Nations helicopter came under attack while attempting to evacuate them from Nasir, according to government reports. The U.N. described the incident as “utterly abhorrent” and potentially a war crime. This helicopter was responding to heavy clashes in the region to airlift the troops.

The attack on the U.N. helicopter during an evacuation highlights the ongoing violence in South Sudan. The deaths of General Majur Dak and other troops call for urgent dialogue to de-escalate tensions in the region. The U.N. has emphasized the need for leaders to intervene to prevent the security situation from worsening.

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