September 22, 2024
1 min read

Uganda launches probe into Somalia military chopper crash

Kulayigye said the chopper was flying from Mogadishu to Belidoogle airfield, about 90 km northwest of the Somali capital, with four people on board…reports Asian Lite News

The Ugandan military on Friday announced investigations into a military helicopter crash in Somalia where four peacekeepers survived the accident, a spokesperson said here.

Felix Kulayigye, Uganda’s military spokesperson, told Xinhua over the telephone that investigations will establish the cause of the crash of the Ugandan military transport chopper that went down shortly after leaving Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.

Kulayigye said the chopper was flying from Mogadishu to Belidoogle airfield, about 90 km northwest of the Somali capital, with four people on board.

“The aircraft [chopper] crash landed and all on board are safe [survived]. Whenever there is an air accident there must be an investigation,” said Kulayigye.

Uganda is one of the troop-contributing countries to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia.

ALSO READ: IMF urges Kenya to intensify reforms

Previous Story

Road accidents in Uganda kill over 230 schoolkids in nine months

Next Story

Mali, Burkina and Niger to launch new biometric passports

Previous Story

Road accidents in Uganda kill over 230 schoolkids in nine months

Next Story

Mali, Burkina and Niger to launch new biometric passports

Latest from -Top News

India-New Zealand FTA Clears Final Vote

New Zealand’s Parliament has passed legislation needed to implement its free trade agreement with India, clearing the final domestic step for the landmark trade pact. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the agreement

Houthi drone intercepted near Mecca airspace

Saudi Arabia says it destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered restricted airspace, while the group denies targeting Islam’s holiest city, reports Asian Lite News Desk Saudi Arabia says

EAM Jaishankar Begins Two-Day Bhutan Visit

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Bhutan on Wednesday for a two-day official visit focused on bilateral cooperation and high-level engagement. His schedule includes talks with Bhutanese Foreign Minister Lyonpo

IMBAX 2026 Begins As India, Myanmar Boost Defence Ties

The 14-day exercise focuses on joint training, operational coordination and strengthening military-to-military cooperation…reports Asian Lite News Desk India and Myanmar have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peace, stability and security in the
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Kenya proposes treaty to defuse Ethiopia-Somalia tensions

Ethiopia, landlocked, agreed on January 1st to lease 20 km

Somalia Faces Escalating Cholera Crisis

The ministry also said 23 deaths (0.9 per cent case