Strikes on an artisanal gold mining camp near the Egypt-Sudan border killed dozens of prospectors on Saturday, according to a rights group cited by the BBC, with Al Jazeera reporting at least 72 deaths and more than 50 injuries.
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Key facts
- A rights group says dozens of gold prospectors were killed in strikes on an artisanal mining camp, according to the BBC.
- Al Jazeera reported at least 72 people were killed and more than 50 injured in an air strike.
- The strikes hit a gold mine near Sudan's border with Egypt on Saturday.
- Neither Egypt nor Sudan has commented on the alleged strikes, the BBC reports.
Dozens of gold prospectors were killed in strikes on an artisanal gold mining camp near the Egypt-Sudan border on Saturday, according to a rights group cited by the BBC.
Al Jazeera reported that an air strike hit the gold mine near Sudan’s border with Egypt, killing at least 72 people and injuring more than 50.
According to the BBC, neither Egypt nor Sudan has commented on the alleged strikes.
The absence of any official statement leaves key questions unanswered, including who was responsible for the strikes and the precise circumstances surrounding the attack.
Details remain limited, and the reported casualty figures come from Al Jazeera and the rights group cited by the BBC rather than from either government.
Why it matters
An attack that reportedly killed dozens of people at a mining camp near the Egypt-Sudan border has drawn attention to the difficulty of verifying events in the area, with neither government yet commenting on what happened or who was responsible.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the strikes?
Al Jazeera reported at least 72 people were killed and more than 50 injured. A rights group cited by the BBC said dozens of gold prospectors were killed.
Where did the strikes take place?
The strikes hit an artisanal gold mining camp near Sudan's border with Egypt, on Saturday.
Have Egypt or Sudan responded?
According to the BBC, neither Egypt nor Sudan has commented on the alleged strikes.
Timeline
- Deadly gold mine air strikes highlight Egypt-Sudan border insecurity
Al Jazeera: Deadly air raids on gold miners in Sudan expose deepening border lawlessness and regional instability.
- Dozens of gold prospectors killed in strikes on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says
BBC World: Neither Egypt nor Sudan has commented on the alleged strikes on an artisanal mining camp on Saturday.
- Deadly air strike kills dozens at Sudan gold mine near Egypt border
Al Jazeera: An air strike hit a gold mine near Sudan’s border with Egypt, killing at least 72 people and injuring more than 50.