A senior United Nations official described the Ethiopian Airlines crash near Nairobi as "one of the worst" in 2019, following the March 10 disaster that killed 157 people. Michael Moller, Director-General of the U.N. European headquarters in Geneva, noted the tragedy during a minute of silence attended by around 150 staff, stating, "It is one of the biggest catastrophes we have had in years."
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) confirmed 19 casualties from at least five U.N. and affiliated agencies among the victims. The agency's statement highlighted the scale of the loss, emphasizing the impact on global humanitarian operations. The crash, which occurred as the plane traveled to Nairobi, marked one of the most severe setbacks for the U.N. in recent years.
