Gold mine collapse kills at least 82 in Sudan’s West Kordofan
agenciesKhartoumAt least 82 people have been killed after a gold mine collapsed in Sudan’s West Kordofan state. Dozens of artisanal miners were killed and a number of them were tra...
A gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan state has resulted in at least 82 deaths, according to the Kordofan Observatory monitoring group. Dozens of artisanal miners were killed, and many more were trapped after a series of mineshaft tunnels collapsed at the al-Zaraa mine near the town of al-Nuhud on Tuesday. The group noted that rescue teams with specialized equipment had not yet been deployed, while local residents utilized basic tools to attempt a rescue in loose, sandy soil conditions.
An RSF source confirmed the death toll, revealing that an additional 50 individuals were injured. The RSF is a paramilitary force that maintains control over the area. They stated that there were still unknown numbers of people trapped under the rubble, with rescue operations being carried out using rudimentary methods. One survivor, Khair al-Sayyed Jabara, shared that he and other miners dug relentlessly throughout the night to locate survivors, emphasizing the necessity for heavy machinery.
He admitted that the extent of remaining trapped individuals remained uncertain. Local reports to Reuters suggested that the catastrophic loss of life was attributed to inadequate safety measures and the absence of adequate rescue equipment.
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