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South Sudan general among dozens killed in attack on UN helicopter

South Sudan general among dozens killed in attack on UN helicopter

President Slava Kir appeals for calm while analysts say escalating tensions could lead to full-blown conflict

A South Sudanese general and dozens of soldiers have been killed after a United Nations helicopter trying to evacuate them from the northern town of Nasir came under attack, the government has said.

The UN said Friday’s incident, which could deal a blow to an already fragile peace process, was “utterly abhorrent” and a possible war crime.

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