US Edition73 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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In South Sudan, assailants are reported to kill at least 73 people in a dispute over gold mining. The vice president speaks of a heinous massacre.
The New Arab
Free Malaysia Today NewsGold mine attack in South Sudan kills at least 73 people
An attack on a gold mine in South Sudan, one of the world's poorest and most volatile countries, killed at least 73 people and wounded 25, the vice president said. The assault at the weekend targeted the mining area of Khor Kaltan, around 70 kilometres (45 miles) by road southwest of the capital Juba. "At least 73 local miners have been tragically killed and 25 others seriously injured," Vice President James Wani Igga said in a statement. "We mu…
Africa News
TRT WorldDozens killed in deadly gold mine attack in South Sudan
The perpetrators remain unclear, with conflicting accounts emerging. A security source suggested the involvement of forces linked to Riek Machar, while his representatives have denied responsibility and instead accused the army loyal to President Salva Kiir.
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