Press Release

UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan expresses sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the plane crash in El Geneina

03 January 2020

UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan expresses her sincere condolences to the families and friends of the air crew, the government officials and the civilians who died as a result of the plane crash in El Geneina, West Darfur, including a World Food Programme colleague, his wife and children.

Khartoum – The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan Gwi-Yeop Son is profoundly saddened by the tragic loss of life as a result of the plane crash in El Geneina, West Darfur, and expresses her sincere condolences to the families and friends of the air crew, the government officials and the civilians who died, including a World Food Programme colleague, his wife and children. The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator extends a hand of comfort at this most difficult time to the Transitional Government and the World Food Programme family.

The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator is also very concerned about the crisis in El Geneina and plans to visit the area to obtain first-hand information about the situation.

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