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Eleven Killed in Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Amid Ongoing Conflict
By Geopolitics Desk · · Updated 2026-09-20 22:31 UTC
At least 11 miners have died and 30 more have been rescued after a gold mine shaft collapsed in northeastern Sudan, marking the second major mining disaster this week. The incident occurs against the backdrop of a three-year civil war that has devastated the country's informal mining sector and displaced thousands.
Rescue efforts in the Oni area of Red Sea state are ongoing as authorities confirm 30 additional miners have been pulled from the debris. Midland Daily News reports that local witnesses indicate the shaft failure began Saturday night, complicating the search for those still trapped.
Source: Midland Daily NewsA shaft collapse in northeastern Sudan has killed at least 11 miners, marking the second major incident in a week during the country's war.
Source: Newsday
Based on reporting by Newsday and Midland Daily News, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.
