UN Helicopter Captured by Al-Shabab in Somalia

Six Passengers Held Hostage, One Killed in Emergency Landing Incident

Al-Shabab militants in Somalia captured a United Nations helicopter carrying nine passengers after it made an emergency landing in an area controlled by the group.
The helicopter was on a medical evacuation mission and was carrying medical supplies and military personnel.
Six of the passengers were reportedly captured, one was killed, and two managed to escape.
The exact nationalities of the passengers are not yet known, but there were several foreigners onboard.
The Somali government is reportedly working on a rescue mission, but military officials have said it would be difficult to access the area.