Egypt detains hundreds near the Sudan border in a crackdown on illegal gold mining
- Egyptian security forces detained hundreds of people near the Sudan border on Monday in a crackdown on illegal Gold mining, seizing 'large amounts of equipment and devices used in illegal mining operations,' the military said.
- Sudan's three-year conflict has fostered widespread unregulated Gold mining that funds the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces, with thousands of tons smuggled from Darfur and Kordofan.
- Detaining 87 Egyptians and 136 other foreigners, Authorities held them in custody Monday while some suspected Gold miners surrendered and were subsequently repatriated.
- Sudan's top general, Abdel-Fattah Burhan, urged citizens 'to not move towards the borders to incite any problems' while pledging 'full appreciation and respect for our neighbouring countries.'
- A 2024 Panel of Experts Report indicated over 50 per cent of Gold mined there is smuggled out, while the Egyptian military warned it 'retains all available options to deal with all threats.
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Gold bust along the Egypt-Sudan border Egypt said on Monday it arrested more than 200 people along its southern border – most of them foreigners – as part of a crackdown on illegal gold mining and smuggling in the area. The border region is rich in mines: if you know the regional name “Nubia” you’re actually saying the ancient Egyptian word for gold: “nub.” These days illegal mining is rife, especially as war-wracked Sudan is unable to adequatel…
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Egypt Cracks Down on Illegal Gold Mining Near Sudan Border, Detains Hundreds in Major Security Operation
Egyptian security forces have detained hundreds of people, including dozens of foreign nationals, during a large-scale operation targeting illegal gold mining and smuggling activities along ... The post Egypt Cracks Down on Illegal Gold Mining Near Sudan Border, Detains Hundreds in Major Security Operation first appeared on [your]NEWS.
Egypt Detains Hundreds in Crackdown on Illegal Gold Mining at Sudan Border – The North Africa Post
Egyptian security Forces have detained hundreds of people, including foreigners, along the country’s border with Sudan in a sweeping operation targeting illegal gold mining and smuggling activities, according to a military statement. Authorities said the detainees included 87 Egyptians and 136 foreign nationals, though their countries of origin were not disclosed. The operation also led […]
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