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Sudan gold mine disaster leaves 11 dead
A gold mine in Red Sea State, Sudan, has collapsed, resulting in 11 deaths and injuring 30 others. The mine shafts began to cave in on Saturday, and by Sunday morning, 10 bodies had been recovered along with 21 injured individuals. Search efforts are ongoing amid fears of additional victims. The incident reflects a broader crisis of unsafe working conditions stemming from economic hardships and the ongoing war in Sudan, leading many workers to engage in dangerous manual gold mining in unregulated sites. This practice exposes them to hazardous chemicals and puts their lives at risk. The mining sector is a vital source of employment in the country, with more than two million people relying on it. Last year, Sudan's gold production reached its highest level in five years, amounting to 70 tons.
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