Militants seize UN helicopter in Somalia
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Al-Shabab militants seize a UN helicopter that made an emergency landing in Somalia; the fate of the passengers remains unknown.
Militants of the Somali group al-Shabab seized a United Nations helicopter when it made an emergency landing in an area controlled by the Islamist group. Reuters reports this with reference to a military official, UNN reports.
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It is known that there were two Somalis and several foreigners on board.
After taking off from the city of Beledweyne, the helicopter malfunctioned and crash-landed near the village of Hindher, which borders the Galguduud region. It was then captured
The fate of the people from the seized helicopter is currently unknown.
"Al-Shabab is affiliated with al-Qaeda and has been waging an insurgency against the Somali government since 2006, trying to establish its own rule based on strict adherence to Sharia law.
"Al-Shabab controls territories in southern and central Somalia and continues to attack civilian and military institutions.
The UN and other donors are systematically helping Somalia.
