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73 Killed in Attack on South Sudan Gold Mine
The attack at Jebel Iraq gold mine left 73 dead and 25 injured amid disputes over unregulated mining and weak security, officials said.
- On Monday, police spokesperson Kwacijwok Dominic Amondoc confirmed that unknown gunmen killed more than 70 people at a gold mine in Jebel Iraq, Central Equatoria State, over the weekend.
- Jebel Iraq has frequently experienced violent clashes between illegal miners and mining companies, creating a volatile environment over resource competition.
- The SPLM and A-IO blamed government forces for the massacre, asserting that the SSPDF holds exclusive control over the area where the attack occurred.
- Human Rights activist Edmund Yakani urged the government to intervene, saying, "My appeal is to the government to intervene and stop this culture of illegal gold mining across the country."
- The Nile Institute condemned the attack and called for effective governance oversight in resource-rich areas, while the Army spokesperson declined to comment on the incident.
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ugandanews.netDozens killed in South Sudan gold mine attack
from RT: Officials have reported at least 73 miners died southwest of the capital Juba Over 70 people have been killed and dozens injured in an attack on a gold mine in South Sudan, Vice President James Wani Igga said in a statement on Monday. The assault took place over the weekend in Khor-Kaltan, Central […]
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