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Deadly Airstrike Hits Gold Mine on Sudan-Egypt Border, Killing at Least 13 Miners
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News18•11-10-2026, 22:30
Deadly Airstrike Hits Gold Mine on Sudan-Egypt Border, Killing at Least 13 Miners
- •An airstrike in the disputed Border Triangle Area between Sudan, Egypt, and Libya killed at least 13 artisanal miners and wounded 28 others.
- •The Sudan Doctors Network reported that the origin of the strike remains unclear, though Egyptian authorities had previously warned miners to evacuate.
- •Gold mining and smuggling have been major financial drivers in the ongoing conflict in Sudan, with paramilitary groups utilizing smuggled resources.
- •Survivor accounts describe an unknown aircraft targeting a mountainous artisanal mine, prompting panic and the flight of remaining workers.
- •Medical officials warn that the death toll could rise due to severe injuries among the wounded and limited access to healthcare facilities.
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An airstrike on an artisanal gold mine in the Border Triangle Area killed at least 13 miners and wounded at least 28 others, with preliminary reports from rights groups suggesting the death toll could be much higher.
While it was not immediately clear who was behind the strike according to initial reports, rights group The Emergency Lawyers accused the Egyptian air force of carrying out the gold mine attack.
Gold is a central part of the war in Sudan, with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces smuggling thousands of tons of gold out of the Darfur and Kordofan regions to fund their military campaign.
