The story so far · 2 days, October 11 to 12, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Sudan–Egypt border on October 11, 2026. Newest first.
Sudan has been engulfed since April 2023 in a war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Gold mining, much of it informal, is central to Sudan's economy and to funding both sides.
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Airstrikes hit an artisanal gold mine in a mountainous area on the Egypt–Sudan border, killing at least 72 people. The attackers were not identified in the report.
Why it matters: Mass-casualty strikes on mining sites show how Sudan's war is reaching remote areas and gold, a key source of war financing.
Sources: Sky News · See it on the globe
Airstrikes hit an artisanal gold mine in a mountainous area on the Egypt–Sudan border, killing at least 72 people, reportedly miners. Responsibility was not stated in the report.
Why it matters: The mass killing of miners shows how Sudan's war is spreading to remote border economies that sustain many livelihoods.
Sources: Sky News · See it on the globe