A United Nations helicopter attempting to evacuate South Sudanese troops came under fire in the northern town of Nasir on Friday, resulting in the deaths of a crew member and several soldiers, including a general. The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) confirmed the attack, calling it a potential war crime.
The helicopter was attempting to airlift soldiers following heavy clashes in Nasir between national forces and the White Army militia. The South Sudanese government has linked the militia to forces loyal to First Vice President Riek Machar, who has been in a long-standing power struggle with President Salva Kiir.
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