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Dozens of gold prospectors killed in strikes on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says

Africa 4 sources 3 countries 27m ago

At least 72 people were killed in an air strike targeting a site used by illegal gold miners on the border between Sudan and Egypt. The incident occurred in a remote, disputed region known for unauthorized mining activity.

A Sudan-based rights group reported the fatalities, highlighting the dangers present in the area. The event underscores the ongoing volatility in border regions where informal mining operations are frequently conducted.

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