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Over 70 gold prospectors killed in air strikes on Sudan border

At least 72 civilians looking for gold in Sudan's River Nile state died in air strikes on Saturday. A Sudanese rights group, Emergency Lawyers, said jets targeted the miners at popular gold sites. Neither Egyptian nor Sudanese authorities have commented on the alleged attacks, which the group called a violation of international law.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 October 2026 at 6:45

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