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Deadly air strike kills dozens at Sudan gold mine near Egypt border

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

An air strike hit a gold mine near Sudan’s border with Egypt, killing at least 72 people and injuring more than 50.

Key facts

  • An air strike hit a gold mine near Sudan’s border with Egypt, killing at least 72 people and injuring more than 50.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:44:17 UTC.

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  1. Live: Houthi rebels claim latest attacks on Riyadh airport, following Saturday's deadly strike

  2. Saudi Arabia vows retaliation against Houthis after airport strike kills at least 12

  3. Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12

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

  5. Deadly air strike kills dozens at Sudan gold mine near Egypt border

  6. Dozens of gold prospectors killed in strikes on Egypt-Sudan border, rights group says

  7. Trump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike

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