russia to withdraw un peacekeeping forces in juba
Last Updated : GMT 06:49:16
Arab Today, arab today
Arab Today, arab today
Last Updated : GMT 06:49:16
Arab Today, arab today

Russia to withdraw U.N. peacekeeping forces in Juba

Arab Today, arab today

Arab Today, arab today Russia to withdraw U.N. peacekeeping forces in Juba

Khartoum - Abed Algayom Ashmeag

Under-Secretary-General of the Department of Field Support, Susana Malcorra stated Tuesday that Russia is considering withdrawing its military helicopters servicing the U.N. peacekeeping force in South Sudan after voicing alarm over attacks on Russian personnel there. "My sense is that at this point in time, Russia is seriously considering whether to stay or to leave South Sudan," Malcorra said, adding that the departure of Russia, which provides key services for the U.N. Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS ) could complicate matters in Africa's newest country. Malcorra said in a published interview “until recently, Russia had eight helicopters that were being used by UNMISS, after its utility helicopters were attacked by South Sudanese security forces last autumn, Russia decided in December to withdraw four of them and now appears to be contemplating the withdrawal of the other four.” "It is clear that the reason why Russia has (grounded) the helicopters is based on the threat and the risk the troops have faced," she said. "And I can fully understand that." South Sudan's government has apologized to Russia for the attacks on its helicopters last year and vowed to take steps to ensure there were no new attacks on Russian aircraft by South Sudanese. In August 2010, the Russian crew of a Mi-8 helicopter owned by the Sudanese Airways was detained over its suspected ties with the rebels. The pilots were held in Juba for about two months before finally being released in October the same year. Meanwhile, it was reported that another Russian pilot has been detained in South Sudan. He was employed by the local Park Air airline. On December 28, he and the other crewmembers of an AN-32 aircraft were arrested at a local airport shortly before takeoff and placed into a special military camp. The crew also comprises citizens of Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Sudan. For his part, Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) spokesperson Colonel Philip Aguer denied any attacks against Russians in (UNMISS ), stressing that it happened only once, last year and South Sudan's government has apologized to Russia.  

arabstoday
arabstoday

Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

russia to withdraw un peacekeeping forces in juba russia to withdraw un peacekeeping forces in juba

 



Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

russia to withdraw un peacekeeping forces in juba russia to withdraw un peacekeeping forces in juba

 



GMT 12:48 2016 Sunday ,27 November

Cilic, Dodig push Croatia to brink of Davis Cup

GMT 05:24 2017 Thursday ,28 December

Erdogan says 'terrorist' Assad cannot be part of Syria

GMT 12:59 2016 Saturday ,05 November

WB welcomes economic reforms in Egypt

GMT 18:40 2016 Saturday ,05 November

Egyptian GDRs in London down

GMT 10:57 2017 Wednesday ,06 December

Peru striker Guerrero has doping ban extended

GMT 17:51 2017 Tuesday ,07 March

Trump Signs New Travel Ban on Six Muslim Countries

GMT 10:30 2017 Wednesday ,06 September

Saudi Information Ministry praises media role during Hajj

GMT 15:29 2017 Tuesday ,24 January

Mind games really do help your brain

GMT 06:55 2015 Thursday ,01 October

Boston Red Sox beat Yankees

GMT 08:17 2017 Monday ,28 August

Bahrain celebrates World Humanitarian Day 2017

GMT 02:07 2017 Tuesday ,28 February

Opposition seeks Russian support at Syria talks
Arab Today, arab today
 
 Arab Today Facebook,arab today facebook  Arab Today Twitter,arab today twitter Arab Today Rss,arab today rss  Arab Today Youtube,arab today youtube  Arab Today Youtube,arab today youtube

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©

arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday
arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday
arabstoday
بناية النخيل - رأس النبع _ خلف السفارة الفرنسية _بيروت - لبنان
arabstoday, Arabstoday, Arabstoday