Airstrikes kill at least 72 people at gold mine on Egypt-Sudan border
At least 72 people were killed in airstrikes targeting an artisanal gold mine in a mountainous region on the Egypt-Sudan border, as reported by Sky News on 12 October. The incident reflects the ongoing pattern of attacks during Sudan's civil war, which has repeatedly targeted civilian and informal economic sites. The exact circumstances and perpetrators of the strike were not specified in the available reporting.
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At least 72 people were killed in airstrikes that targeted an artisanal gold mine in a mountainous area along the border between Egypt and Sudan, according to reporting by Sky News published on 12 October. The report did not identify the exact perpetrators or provide detailed circumstances surrounding the strike.
This incident is part of a documented pattern of attacks occurring throughout Sudan's ongoing civil war. During the conflict, airstrikes have repeatedly targeted civilian areas and informal economic sites, including artisanal mining camps. These camps have become increasingly significant sources of income for local communities and armed groups as much of Sudan's formal economy has collapsed.
At the time of reporting, no further details were available regarding the identities of the victims, which party was responsible for the strike, or any official response from Sudanese or Egyptian authorities.
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