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Africa Live: Kenyans urged to stay calm after news of helicopter crash - BBC News Africa Live: Kenyans urged to stay calm after news of helicopter crash - BBC News
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Details of the Kenyan military helicopter crash are still sketchy, but here is some of what we do know: Richard Hamilton
A military helicopter has gone down on the border of West Pokot and Elgeyo BBC World Service newsroom
Marakwet counties in Kenya’s Rift Valley Campaign group Survival International has accused the UN's cultural organisation, Unesco, of complicity in the forcible eviction and abuse of indigenous people.
Government spokeman Isaac Mwaura has confirmed that there has been a crash but has urged Kenyans to stay calm and avoid speculation In a report to mark World Heritage Day, it says serious abuses are being committed in the name of conservation at several Unesco World Heritage Sites in Africa and Asia.
There has been no official confirmation over who was on board Unesco has issued a statement to the BBC strongly contesting the allegations.
Local media are reporting that senior military figures were on the helicopter It says it has made respect for the rights of indigenous people a fundamental principle in the management of its sites.
Rescue and recovery teams have been
dispatched to the crash site to give assistance and to assess the situation
Kenyans are awaiting a
statement from President William Ruto due anytime
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