
Serious aviation accident in Sudan – military aircraft crashes
An Antonov military aircraft crashed in Sudan on Tuesday after taking off from Wadi Seidna air base, north of the capital Khartoum. At least 19 passengers and five others were killed in the accident and five others were injured. According to reports, several high-ranking officers of the Sudanese army were among the victims. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff and the exact cause of the accident is not yet known. Rescue workers were quickly on site to rescue the survivors and secure the accident site. Sudan has been hit by a number of serious aviation accidents in recent years, raising concerns about the country's air traffic safety standards. Such an accident at a time of political and military instability in Sudan increases concerns about the country's security and infrastructure. Several similar incidents occurred last year, raising questions about the air force's maintenance and flying standards. Further investigations into the Antonov crash should now shed light on the causes.