{
  "id": 8960321,
  "title": "Sudan gold mine collapse kills 10, injures 21",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/sudan-gold-mine-collapse-kills-10-injures-21",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T14:48:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/sudan-gold-mine-collapse-kills-10-injures-21/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A gold mine collapse in northern Sudan resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people and injuries to 21 others, according to survivors speaking to AFP on Sunday. The tragedy occurred after overnight rescue efforts, with 10 bodies recovered and 21 injured miners pulled out by Sunday morning. The Awny mining area, located near Sudan's border with Egypt, experienced the collapse on Saturday. One survivor stated that the rescue operation is being conducted by the miners themselves, utilizing minimal equipment due to the lack of available resources. Another survivor expressed concern about the ongoing search for missing miners. The gold mining sector in Sudan predominantly comprises artisanal and small-scale miners who engage in labor-intensive work using rudimentary tools and face severe hazards, including chemical poisoning and frequent collapses. The sector, which accounts for the majority of gold production in the country, plays a significant role in funding both sides of the ongoing war that began in April 2023 between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict has led to the direct funding of war efforts and reliance on foreign backers. Sudan, Africa's third-largest country and a leading gold producer, recorded a \"five-year high\" of gold production at 70 tonnes last year. However, a significant portion of the gold extracted is reportedly smuggled across Sudan's borders into Chad, South Sudan, Egypt, and ultimately to the United Arab Emirates, which denies allegations of arming the RSF.",
  "summary": "A gold mine collapsed in northern Sudan killing at least 10 people and injuring 21 others, two survivors told AFP on Sunday after overnight rescue efforts. Since war erupted in April 2023 between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the war efforts of both sides have been largely funded by the country’s [...] The post Sudan gold mine collapse kills 10, injures 21 appeared…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}