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At least 82 people killed after gold mine collapses in Sudan

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What happened

At least 82 people have died after an informal gold mine collapsed in war-torn Sudan, officials have said.

Key facts

  • At least 82 people have died after an informal gold mine collapsed in war-torn Sudan, officials have said.
  • Reported by Sky News and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:24:00 UTC.

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