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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

A Sudan-based rights group said 72 people were killed in a remote, disputed area known for illegal gold mining.

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  • A Sudan-based rights group said 72 people were killed in a remote, disputed area known for illegal gold mining.
  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:41:00 UTC.

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