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Egypt army says hundreds of illegal gold miners arrested

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An Egyptian air force airstrike killed at least 72 gold miners on the Sudan-Egypt border in October 2025, according to a rights organization. The incident occurred on a mine site where the Egyptian army claims hundreds of illegal miners were arrested, though the specific number of arrested individuals is not confirmed in the provided evidence.

Key points

• At least 72 gold miners were killed by an airstrike on a mine on the Sudan-Egypt border in October 2025.
• A rights organization accused the Egyptian air force of carrying out the attack.

Context

The event occurred on the Sudan-Egypt border, where the Egyptian army claims hundreds of illegal gold miners were arrested. The evidence indicates a significant loss of life but does not specify the number of arrested individuals.

Limitations

The evidence does not confirm the number of arrested miners, nor does it specify the exact date of the airstrike or the location of the mine beyond the Sudan-Egypt border.

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