The attack occurred on the same day the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs received the official credentials of the ambassador of Egypt. The ambassador had been welcomed as part of a group of envoys from friendly nations intended to strengthen diplomatic cooperation and ties between the two countries.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Egypt's Air Force Accused of Killing 72 at Sudan Gold Mine
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Workers at a gold mine near the border with Egypt were hit by airstrikes on Sunday, according to a Sudanese rights organization. The Emergency Lawyers group reported that at least 72 laborers died in the attack and alleged that the Egyptian air force was responsible for the strike, though AFP stated it could not independently verify the claims. The government in Cairo has not yet issued a comment regarding the incident.
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