South Sudan to Probe UN Aircrafts over Surveillance, Smuggling Concerns

South Sudan to probe UN aircrafts over surveillance, smuggling concerns

The Government of South Sudan has established a committee to investigate four UN-registered aircraft that were grounded over suspicions of carrying surveillance equipment and involvement in smuggling activities. Foreign Minister Monday Semaya Kumba said two of the planes, UNO-570P and UNO-571P, were found equipped with advanced Intelligence Surveillance Recorders (ICRIISR) and missile protection systems. Two other aircraft, UNO-535P and UNO-536P…

South Sudan accuses UN-contracted planes of smuggling, spy gear - Radio Tamazuj

The government of South Sudan has alleged that aircraft operating under contract to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been involved in smuggling natural resources and were fitted with undisclosed surveillance equipment. Foreign Minister Monday Semaya Kumba made the claims during a briefing for diplomats in the capital, Juba, on Saturday. He stated that four aircraft linked to UNMISS had been grounded by authorities followin…