Russian-Built Cargo Jet Crashes Taking Off From Juba Airport

November 04 2015

South Sudan

Personnel from the United Nations mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) are assisting with Wednesday's crash of a Russian-built cargo jet from the airport in South Sudan's capital, reports Russia's Sputnik news agency.

On Wednesday, an An-12 cargo plane crashed while taking off from the airport in Juba.

At least 41 people on the flight and on the ground were killed, reported Reuters.

Casualties and the number of passengers on board have been reported variously as more...

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