Sudan, air attack on a gold mine: at least 72 miners dead
The group 'Emergency Lawyers' reports an attack on a gold mine in the disputed area of the Hala'ib Triangle
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The 'Emergency Lawyers' group has denounced the killing of 72 civilian miners in an air raid attributed to the Egyptian air force near a gold mine on the border between Sudan and Egypt, in an area subject to territorial dispute.
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Why It Matters
The Hala'ib Triangle is a disputed border area between Sudan and Egypt, rich in natural resources. Egypt is an ally of the Sudanese army in the conflict against the RSF that began in April 2023.
The Sudanese human rights group "Emergency Lawyers" reported that 72 workers were killed in air raids on a gold mine located on the border between Sudan and Egypt, blaming the attack on the Egyptian Air Force.
"The attack carried out by Egyptian military aircraft caused the death of 72 civilian miners - declared the group, which is responsible for documenting the atrocities committed in Sudan - while operations are underway to document and verify the death toll".
Disputed area
“Repeated attacks on gold- and mineral-rich border regions reflect the Egyptian authorities' desire to expand and assert their control over Sudan's natural resources,” the group added. The border area between Sudan and Egypt, in fact, is disputed: both countries claim possession of the Hala'ib Triangle, an area rich in resources. This comes despite the fact that Cairo is a key ally of the Sudanese army, which has been engaged in a conflict against the paramilitary forces of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023.
Open Questions
- Official confirmation of the death toll by independent authorities
- Diplomatic reaction of the Sudanese government to the accusation
