A United Nations helicopter was attacked in South Sudan while rescuing wounded soldiers, resulting in casualties among the crew.
This violent incident occurred amidst escalating political tensions and fears of a renewed civil war in the fragile nation.
The power-sharing agreement between President Kiir and his rival, Riek Machar, is on the verge of collapse, threatening stability.
Despite President Kiir's plea for calm, critics blame him and other leaders for the worsening crisis in South Sudan.