UN helicopter captured by al-Shabaab after making emergency landing, UN spokesman confirms

By CNN, 10:52am Jan 11, 2024

A United Nations helicopter carrying several passengers has been captured by terror group al-Shabaab in Somalia after making an emergency landing in an area controlled by the group.

An assessment team is being prepared, UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Wednesday (Thursday AEDT), confirming the helicopter capture.

The UN emergency assistance helicopter made an emergency landing likely due to a mechanical issue in Somalia's Galmudug region, which is controlled by the al-Qaeda-affiliated terror group, according to the state-run Somali National News Agency (SONNA).

A United Nations helicopter carrying several passengers has been captured by terror group al-Shabaab after making an emergency landing in Somalia. (Carlo Allegri/Reuters)

There were eight passengers on board, including foreigners, an a rescue is underway, according to SONNA.

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) said the helicopter "was conducting an air medical evacuation" and that more information would be released when it becomes available.

This comes weeks after Maalim Ayman, a senior leader of the al-Shabaab militant group operating in Somalia and Kenya, was killed on December 17 by a joint military operation between the Somali and US forces.

Somali Minister for Information Daud Aweis announced the death of Ayman on Friday.

"Ayman was accountable for planning multiple lethal terrorist attacks in Somalia and nearby countries," Aweis said in a statement on social media at the time.

Ayman is responsible for a terrorist attack on US and Kenyan personnel at Kenya's Manda Bay Airfield on January 5, 2020, US officials say.

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Somalia is currently facing several challenges, including political instability, armed conflict, widespread poverty, and lack of basic services. The country has been experiencing decades of civil war and violence, resulting in the displacement of millions of people and the breakdown of institutions and infrastructure.

The lack of a central government and weak governance structures have allowed armed groups, such as al-Shabaab, to thrive and control certain areas of the country. This has led to ongoing violence, terrorist attacks, and targeted killings, particularly against government officials, security forces, and civilians.

The economy of Somalia is largely informal and lacks diversification. Poverty and unemployment rates are high, and access to education, healthcare, clean water, and electricity is limited. The country's agricultural sector, which is the main source of income for many people, has been severely affected by droughts and climate change.

Somalia also faces humanitarian crises, including famine and displacement. The combination of conflict, drought, and economic challenges has led to food shortages and malnutrition. Millions of people are in need of humanitarian assistance, including access to food, water, healthcare, and shelter.

International efforts, including the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), are working to support the government and promote stability and development. However, the road to recovery and progress remains long and challenging for Somalia.

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