South Sudan shoots down UN helicopter, killing all 4 crew members - Polidicks

[img]http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/57626000/gif/_57626950_south_sud_jonglei_304map2.gif[/img] [url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20819468[/url] [quote=BBC News][B]The United Nations says a helicopter from its peacekeeping mission in South Sudan has been shot down by the army, killing all four crew members on board.[/B] A spokesman said the aircraft was shot down while on a reconnaissance mission in eastern Jonglei state. Deputy UN spokesman Eduardo del Buey said South Sudan's military had admitted it had hit the helicopter. However, South Sudan's minister of information told the BBC's that the cause of the incident was not clear. The UN has been helping those caught up in deadly clashes between rival communities in Jonglei state. "Initial reports indicated the UN helicopter crashed and burned. The mission immediately launched a search and recovery mission. It has confirmed the death of all four crew members," the UN spokesman said. "In subsequent communications between the mission and the South Sudanese armed forces, the SPLA [army] told the mission that it has shot down the helicopter in the Likuangole area in Jonglei state." But South Sudan Minister of Information Barnaba Marial Benjamin told the BBC's Focus on Africa programme: "There is no proof it was shot down." "It is being investigated," he said. "It was flying in an area where there is a lot of rebel activity." South Sudan accuses Sudan of backing rebel groups on its territory - charges denied by Khartoum. Relations have been tense between the two countries since the South seceded in 2011.[/quote]

You have to be such a heartless fucking prick to target any UN personnel.

[quote]But South Sudan Minister of Information Barnaba Marial Benjamin told the BBC's Focus on Africa programme: "There is no proof it was shot down."[/quote] Yes because helicopters just randomly explode and crash into the ground.

[QUOTE=Amez;38924912]Yes because helicopters just randomly explode and crash into the ground.[/QUOTE] i love the fact that hes even playing the "you have no proof!!!" card. when theres enough evidence and common sense that helicopters don't explode and crash randomly, i'm sure its something on Sudans part.

[QUOTE=SonicHitman;38924959]i love the fact that hes even playing the "you have no proof!!!" card. when theres enough evidence and common sense that helicopters don't explode and crash randomly, i'm sure its something on Sudans part.[/QUOTE] Human error is always a factor, but yeah they shot it down.

What the fuck Not cool

Was it a case of mistaken identity? They may have thought it was a helicopter from north Sudan, especially if the markings were not clearly visible.

[QUOTE=_Kent_;38925336]Was it a case of mistaken identity? They may have thought it was a helicopter from north Sudan, especially if the markings were not clearly visible.[/QUOTE] Aren't all UN vehicles painted stark white with big "UN" letters to prevent that exact thing? [URL=http://imgur.com/9V66M][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/9V66M.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[QUOTE=Im Crimson;38925487]Aren't all UN vehicles painted stark white with big "UN" letters to prevent that exact thing? [URL=http://imgur.com/9V66M][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/9V66M.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/QUOTE] Yes, they're always clear white. UN tanks look weird [img]http://imgkk.com/i/g8mv.jpg[/img]

[QUOTE=Im Crimson;38925487]Aren't all UN vehicles painted stark white with big "UN" letters to prevent that exact thing? [URL=http://imgur.com/9V66M][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/9V66M.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/QUOTE] IFF, RADAR, and infared don't exactly give the clearest picture...

[QUOTE=smurfy;38928062]Yes, they're always clear white. UN tanks look weird [img]http://imgkk.com/i/g8mv.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] Are those the same type of tanks used by the French? They look similar

[QUOTE=Amez;38924912]Yes because helicopters just randomly explode and crash into the ground.[/QUOTE] You're right, that'd never happ- [IMG]http://www.g2mil.com/v22_crash.jpg[/IMG] Oh. [editline]22nd December 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=carcarcargo;38928236]Are those the same type of tanks used by the French? They look similar[/QUOTE] Yep, those are LeClerks alright.

[QUOTE=Riller;38928422]You're right, that'd never happ- [IMG]http://www.g2mil.com/v22_crash.jpg[/IMG] Oh.[/QUOTE] Am I supposed to know what that is a picture of?

[QUOTE=smurfy;38928438]Am I supposed to know what that is a picture of?[/QUOTE] Sorry, you're right. It's a V-22 Osprey, a plane-helicopter-hybrid-mutant-abortion that was known in it's early years to crash whenever it felt like it. Which was all the time.

[QUOTE=Riller;38928450]Sorry, you're right. It's a V-22 Osprey, a plane-helicopter-hybrid-mutant-abortion that was known in it's early years to crash whenever it felt like it. Which was all the time.[/QUOTE] ... and which now is a reliable, effective, and perfectly cool aircraft with a bit of a bad rep for being finicky.

[QUOTE=teh pirate;38929034]... and which now is a reliable, effective, and perfectly cool aircraft with a bit of a bad rep for being finicky.[/QUOTE] That kind of happens when it's an extremely unreliable program for more than a decade.

[QUOTE=Paul McCartney;38929264]That kind of happens when it's an extremely unreliable program for more than a decade.[/QUOTE] It was the first practical design of its type. I'm impressed that it made it to service at all, much less with such positive end results. [editline]22nd December 2012[/editline] But that isn't the subject of this thread. Let's avoid a derailment.

[QUOTE=Amez;38924912]Yes because helicopters just randomly explode and crash into the ground.[/QUOTE] [img]http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/carolinacoastonline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/d6/8d6afd0c-84aa-11e1-8a28-001a4bcf887a/4f86e4ea9cbb1.image.jpg[/img] this one is pretty good at it [editline]22nd December 2012[/editline] wow cool i guess thats what i get for not reading the whole thread fuck you riller

[QUOTE=smurfy;38928062]Yes, they're always clear white. UN tanks look weird [img]http://imgkk.com/i/g8mv.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] That's actually awesome. UN vehicles and uniforms and things look cool as hell. Gotta love those blue helmets.

[QUOTE=Fish Muffin;38929819][img]http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/carolinacoastonline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/d6/8d6afd0c-84aa-11e1-8a28-001a4bcf887a/4f86e4ea9cbb1.image.jpg[/img] this one is pretty good at it [editline]22nd December 2012[/editline] wow cool i guess thats what i get for not reading the whole thread fuck you riller[/QUOTE] That's photoshopped.

Didn't South Sudan, like, [I]just[/I] become a country? And they're already stirring shit up?

[QUOTE=Mike42012;38931020]That's photoshopped.[/QUOTE] Have you never played Fallout?

so when do we nuke 'em

[QUOTE=The Vman;38931667]Didn't South Sudan, like, [I]just[/I] become a country? And they're already stirring shit up?[/QUOTE] Yeah because they were just sitting there like "man we've been out of the spotlight for a couple months how can we get some attention??" They've been in conflict for the last decade. They're not "stirring shit up."

[QUOTE=smurfy;38928062]Yes, they're always clear white. UN tanks look weird [img]http://imgkk.com/i/g8mv.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] There's something weird about peacekeepers having tanks. Don't get me wrong I know they're used to defend innocent people and try to keep the peace. But still feels a bit weird.

[QUOTE=The Vman;38931667]Didn't South Sudan, like, [I]just[/I] become a country? And they're already stirring shit up?[/QUOTE] sorry, this is completely off topic, but looking at your avatar while listening to ''cold turkey'' by john lennon is probably the most exhilarating thing I've ever done in my life. everyone needs to do this.

[QUOTE=Fish Muffin;38929819][img]http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/carolinacoastonline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/d6/8d6afd0c-84aa-11e1-8a28-001a4bcf887a/4f86e4ea9cbb1.image.jpg[/img] this one is pretty good at it [editline]22nd December 2012[/editline] wow cool i guess thats what i get for not reading the whole thread fuck you riller[/QUOTE] Dude, you gotta post the entire picture series if you're gonna post that picture. [IMG]http://www.g2mil.com/V-22fire.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/2130/75090800da0.jpg[/IMG] [editline]22nd December 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=teh pirate;38929034]... and which now is a reliable, effective, and perfectly cool aircraft with a bit of a bad rep for being finicky.[/QUOTE] Took the M16 40 years to shake off it's poor reputation. I'll stop making V-22 crash jokes in 35 years.

[QUOTE=Gustafa;38931970]There's something weird about peacekeepers having tanks. Don't get me wrong I know they're used to defend innocent people and try to keep the peace. But still feels a bit weird.[/QUOTE] Sadly, with humans, it's impossible to keep the peace without firepower.

[QUOTE=Gustafa;38931970][QUOTE=smurfy;38928062]Yes, they're always clear white. UN tanks look weird [img]http://imgkk.com/i/g8mv.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]There's something weird about peacekeepers having tanks. Don't get me wrong I know they're used to defend innocent people and try to keep the peace. But still feels a bit weird.[/QUOTE] It doesn't help that they're all white with [B]UN[/B] placed on them in black text. Gives off a really uneasy Orwellian feel.

Why would you do that