Nine people, including four soldiers, tragically lost their lives when a civilian Antonov aircraft crashed at Port Sudan Airport in the east of Sudan. The incident occurred in the context of an ongoing war between the ruling generals since April 15, which has already claimed thousands of lives and resulted in millions of displaced and refugee people.
On Sunday evening, a terrible plane crash shook Port Sudan Airport, the only operational airport in the country, which has been devastated by deadly clashes between the ruling generals. A civilian Antonov aircraft crashed, resulting in the death of nine people, including four soldiers, while a child miraculously survived the devastating impact.
As Sudan has been embroiled in a bloody war since April 15, with a tragic death toll of nearly 4,000 and over 3.3 million people displaced and refugees, this new air disaster adds an additional layer of tragedy and grief to the already battered country.
The military authorities quickly reacted by describing the crash as a “technical incident,” without providing further details about the exact nature of the problem encountered by the aircraft before the crash. A thorough investigation should be conducted to determine the actual causes of this tragedy and establish any potential liabilities.
The presence of soldiers among the victims raises questions about the nature of their mission aboard the civilian Antonov aircraft. Military operations in conflict zones are always risky, but it is crucial to understand if their presence on board was related to the ongoing war situation in the country.
Port Sudan Airport is of crucial importance, being the only means for residents in the region to receive vital humanitarian aid and evacuate the injured and displaced individuals. This accident highlights the additional challenges faced by already vulnerable populations, unable to escape the horrors of the ongoing war that continues to rage on.
