UN expresses sincere condolences to families of victims of Sudan military plane crash

Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Gwi-Yeop Son, has expressed her profound sadness by the tragic loss of life as a result of the plane crash in El Geneina, West Darfur.

A press release by the office of the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in the Sudan said Ms. Son also expressed her sincere condolences to the families and friends of the crew, government officials and civilians who died in the crash, including a World Food Programme colleague, his wife and children.

“The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator extends a hand of comfort at this most difficult time to the Transitional Government and the World Food Programme family."

The Sudan military plane crashed shortly after takeoff killing all 18 people on board.

The statement said the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator is also very concerned about the crisis in El Geneina and plans to visit the area to obtain first-hand information about the situation.

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