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France Undertakes Massive Evacuation Effort from Niger Amidst Political Turmoil

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:24:04 +0000

As Niger grapples with the aftermath of an attempted coup and political instability, French authorities have taken swift action to evacuate their nationals from the country. The unfolding crisis has prompted concerns for the safety and well-being of foreign citizens, leading to a series of evacuation flights. With hundreds of French nationals expressing their desire [...]

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Boeing 727 Cargo Plane Skids Off Runway in South Sudan While Evacuating Over 300 Civilians Amid Conflict

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 06:16:44 +0000

A Boeing 727-200 freighter with more than 300 passengers onboard overshot the runway at Juba Airport (JUB) in South Sudan on April 28th. The aircraft, with registration EY-627, was previously operated by Astral Aviation, the Kenyan cargo specialist that retired the aircraft at the end of October 2022. The Boeing 727 was then sold to [...]

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