Summary
A military transport plane crashed in Sudan while trying to land at an airbase, killing all crew members. The plane, an Ilyushin Il-76, experienced a technical problem, and this event adds to the ongoing conflict challenges in the region.
Key Facts
- A military plane crashed at Osman Digna airbase in Port Sudan.
- All crew members on the plane died after a technical issue during landing.
- The exact number of crew members is not known.
- The crash happened amidst ongoing conflict in Sudan.
- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) recently took control of the Heglig oilfield in West Kordofan.
- Heglig oilfield is important for Sudan’s oil production, producing 80,000-100,000 barrels daily.
- The conflict in Sudan has displaced over 12 million people and killed tens of thousands since April 2023.
- The World Food Programme warns of severe food shortages affecting 20 million people in Sudan.
