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South Sudan Grounds UN Planes Amid Surveillance Allegations

12/16/2025

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South Sudan's government grounded four United Nations aircraft, accusing them of illegal surveillance and smuggling.
The United Nations denied the allegations.
Foreign Minister Monday Semaya Kumba said a government committee is investigating the aircraft after intelligence reports raised security concerns.
Two of the grounded aircraft reportedly contained advanced surveillance systems.
More than 70% of South Sudan's population relies on humanitarian aid.

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South Sudan's government grounded four United Nations aircraft, accusing them of illegal surveillance and smuggling.
The United Nations denied the allegations.
Foreign Minister Monday Semaya Kumba said a government committee is investigating the aircraft after intelligence reports raised security concerns.
Two of the grounded aircraft reportedly contained advanced surveillance systems.
More than 70% of South Sudan's population relies on humanitarian aid.