Plane Crashes Near South Sudan Capital Juba, Killing 14 On Board

By JEONG SE HEE Posted : April 28, 2026, 07:24 Updated : April 28, 2026, 07:24
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An aircraft crashed near South Sudan’s capital, Juba, killing all 14 people on board, according to reports.

Reuters and Yonhap reported on the 27th (local time) that the passengers included 13 travelers and one pilot. All but two Kenyan nationals were South Sudanese.

The plane, operated by low-cost carrier (LLC) Citylink, was flying from Yei in central South Sudan to Juba International Airport when it lost communications.

South Sudanese authorities are investigating the cause. They said poor weather may have reduced visibility and contributed to the crash.





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