Secretary-General Saddened by Deadly Plane Crash in Sudan

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

The Secretary-General is saddened at the tragic loss of lives in the airplane crash yesterday near El Geneina in Sudan.  He conveys his heartfelt sympathies to the families of the victims, including those of a staff member of the World Food Programme (WFP).  The Secretary-General also extends his condolences to the people and Government of Sudan on this tragic event.