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Air strikes kill dozens of gold miners on Sudan-Egypt border
Air strikes on Sudan-Egypt border kill at least 72 gold miners.
In brief
Air strikes on Sudan-Egypt border kill at least 72 gold miners. Air strikes in Sudan-Egypt border area killed at least 72 artisanal gold miners, with Egyptian forces accused of targeting the region to control Sudan's natural resources. Originally reported by Dw.
Air strikes kill at least 72 miners
At least 72 workers were killed in air strikes on a disputed border area between Sudan and Egypt that targeted artisanal gold miners.
Egypt accused of strikes
The Emergency Lawyers, a human rights group, accused the Egyptian air force of carrying out the strikes.
Strikes target resources
The repeated attacks on the gold- and mineral-rich border regions reflect a desire by Egyptian authorities to expand and assert control over Sudan's natural resources.
Death toll expected to rise
Sudan Doctors Network warned of an expected increase in casualties due to severe injuries and medical access difficulties in the region.
At a glance
Air strikes in Sudan-Egypt border area killed at least 72 artisanal gold miners, with Egyptian forces accused of targeting the region to control Sudan's natural resources.
