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Airstrike hits gold mine in Sudan-Egypt-Libya border area; at least 13 miners killed

The Sudan Doctors Network says an airstrike on Saturday hit a gold mine in the border triangle area, killing at least 13 artisanal miners and injuring 28. Who carried out the strike is unclear.

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Centre · 1The Sudan Doctors Network said on Sunday that dozens of artisanal miners were killed or injured in an airstrike in the Border Triangle area between Sudan and Egypt, citing preliminary reports. Centre · 1In a statement on X, the group expressed "deep concern" over reports of casualties among mining workers following an aerial bombardment of the area. Centre · 1The Times of India later reported the group's figures as at least 13 gold miners killed and 28 injured in the strike, which it said happened on Saturday in the border area between Sudan, Egypt and Libya.

Centre · 1The strike hit a gold mine in the mountainous Border Triangle Area, where artisanal and small-scale gold mining is widespread. Centre · 1The identity of those behind the strike remains unclear. A survivor, Abdel-Aziz Yousef, told The Associated Press that an unidentified aircraft struck the mine on Saturday morning, and that many people were killed or wounded while others fled fearing further attacks. Centre · 1The medical group warned the toll could rise because several injured miners are in serious condition and access to healthcare is limited.

Centre · 1The network also said Egyptian authorities had repeatedly warned the miners to evacuate the area, which it said is reportedly part of Egypt. Centre · 1Gold is central to Sudan's war: the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are accused of smuggling large quantities from Darfur and Kordofan to finance operations, and a 2024 UN Panel of Experts report found more than 50% of Sudan's gold was smuggled out. In June, Egyptian forces detained hundreds of people, including foreigners, along the border over alleged illegal mining and smuggling.

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Both outlets relay the Sudan Doctors Network's account. Anadolu gives a brief report of casualties; The Times of India adds figures, a survivor's account and background on gold and the war.
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Casualty figures, the rising toll, limited medical access, and gold's role in the conflict.
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Neither identifies the attackers or reports any official response from Egypt, Sudan's army or the RSF. Anadolu gives no figures or detail.
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“No further details were provided.” — Anadolu Agency
“Gold mining and smuggling fuel Sudan's war” — The Times of India

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