Source: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) |

Aviation Incident Involving United Nations-Contracted Helicopter

The helicopter was conducting an air medical evacuation

The UN is in the process of gathering all relevant information

MOGADISHU, Somalia, January 11, 2024/APO Group/ --

The UN can confirm that there has been an aviation incident involving a UN-contracted helicopter in Galmudug, Somalia.

The helicopter was conducting an air medical evacuation. The UN is in the process of gathering all relevant information. Response efforts are underway. 

More information will be shared when it becomes available.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).