
Difficult rescue conditions and growing concerns about the number of victims in the Sudanese mine
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Sudan is one of the largest gold producers in Africa, where mining takes place with poor safety standards. The revenues from this raw material finance both sides of the three-year civil war.
The rescue operation continues. The number of victims may increase
A rescue operation was started immediately, but rescuers admit that the situation is very difficult.
We don't know how many people are still inside, said one of the participants, quoted by AFP.
With each passing hour, the chances of finding survivors are decreasing, and the number of victims may increase even further.
Gold - the wealth and curse of Sudan
Sudan is one of the largest gold producers in Africa. Unfortunately, the extraction of this precious metal often takes place in very difficult conditions and with low safety standards.
Accidents in mines are common there. The lack of appropriate security measures and outdated infrastructure mean that any change in the structure of the mine may end in tragedy.
Gold finances war
It is worth adding that the sale of gold in Sudan not only drives the local economy, but is also one of the main sources of financing for both sides of the three-year civil war.
Both government forces and the rebel Rapid Support Forces use the revenues from gold mining to continue their military operations.
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