A UN helicopter evacuation mission was attacked in South Sudan's Nasir, resulting in the deaths of General Majur Dak and dozens of soldiers. The United Nations condemned the incident as utterly abhorrent and potentially a war crime, casting doubt on the nation's fragile peace process. This incident comes amid escalating tensions between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and his rival, Vice-President Riek Machar. Kiir urged citizens to remain calm, emphasizing his commitment to peace, despite escalating violence tied to the militia known as the White Army, seen as supporters of Machar.
The UN described Friday's incident as utterly abhorrent and a potential war crime that could jeopardize the fragile peace process in South Sudan.
Kiir reassured the nation after the deaths of Gen Majur Dak, stating, "Our country will not go back to war. Let no one take law into their hands."
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