# Air strikes kill dozens of gold miners on Sudan-Egypt border

> Air strikes on Sudan-Egypt border kill at least 72 gold miners.
- Title: Air strikes kill dozens of gold miners on Sudan-Egypt border
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.