In brief
On March 7, a U.N. helicopter on a rescue mission was targeted by gunmen in South Sudan, resulting in one crew member's death and injuries to two others. This attack occurred amid escalating political tensions that threaten to plunge the nation back into civil war. The helicopter was trying to evacuate soldiers in Upper Nile State when armed group members from the White Army opened fire. President Salva Kiir, who vowed to maintain peace, faces criticism for the instability, as a critical power-sharing agreement with his rival, Riek Machar, is faltering. Ministerial sources indicate that 27 soldiers may have died during the incident, although this figure remains unverified.
### Tensions Escalate in South Sudan as U.N. Helicopter Attacked In a troubling incident, a U.N. helicopter was shot at while attempting to aid wounded South Sudanese soldiers.On March 7, a U.N. helicopter on a rescue mission was targeted by gunmen in South Sudan, resulting in one crew member's death and injuries to two others. This attack occurred amid escalating political tensions that threaten to plunge the nation back into civil war. The helicopter was trying to evacuate soldiers in Upper Nile State when armed group members from the White Army opened fire. President Salva Kiir, who vowed to maintain peace, faces criticism for the instability, as a critical power-sharing agreement with his rival, Riek Machar, is faltering. Ministerial sources indicate that 27 soldiers may have died during the incident, although this figure remains unverified.
