MH17 needs impartial investigation

People across the world are shocked and saddened by the death of 298 passengers and crew of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, which went down in strife-torn eastern Ukraine on Thursday. The cause of the downing of the aircraft, a Boeing 777-200, must be found as soon as possible, and those responsible must be identified and brought to justice.

This is the second tragedy to strike Malaysia Airlines in just four months. On March 8, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared with 239 people on board, and its fate remains a mystery. A tragedy of such magnitude striking the same airlines twice in such a short time is unprecedented in aviation history.

Since the loss of the two flights is a loss to humanity, the world should come together to investigate the two tragedies and plug the loopholes that plague aviation safety.