Ethiopian Military Helicopter crashed in Abyei, Sudan and three people on board are killed, says a report by DW Amharic today. The helicopter crashed in Abyei where Ethiopia had a successful peacekeeping mission, as claimed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia. 23 passengers were on board of UNO 379P Ethiopian Military Helicopter when it crashed in the premises of UNISFA, according to DW Amharic report. The MI-8 helicopter was on routine operation carrying Ethiopian troops on rotation from Kadugli to Abyei when it crashed. We are extending our condolences to the families of those who died in the crash,” Major General Woldezgu said.

Source: Ethiopian News February 09, 2019 18:45 UTC