Plane Crash in South Sudan's Unity State Kills 20 Oil Workers
A tragic plane crash occurred in South Sudan's Unity State yesterday, claiming the lives of 20 people. The small aircraft, carrying oil workers, crashed at the Unity oilfield airport this morning as it was departing for the capital city of Juba.
According to officials, the passengers on board were oil workers employed by the Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC), a consortium that includes China National Petroleum Corporation and state-owned Nile Petroleum Corporation.
The cause of the crash is yet to be determined, but an investigation is currently underway. The incident has sent shockwaves through the region, highlighting the risks and challenges faced by oil workers in South Sudan.
