Dozens Get Killed in South Sudan Gold Mine Assault
The incident occurred over the weekend in Khor-Kaltan, Central Equatoria State, around 70 kilometers southwest of the capital, Juba.
“At least 73 local miners have been tragically killed and 25 others seriously injured,” he said, urging authorities to conduct a full investigation and identify those responsible, whom he described as “unidentified assailants.”
“Your grief is the nation’s grief. We stand with you in this dark hour and pledge that the blood of your loved ones will not be shed in vain,” Igga added, speaking directly to the victims’ families.
Police spokesperson Kwacijwok Dominic Amondoc confirmed that numerous bodies were recovered at the site, while some survivors fled into the surrounding bushland, according to reports.
The area has seen repeated violence in recent years, often fueled by disputes over gold between artisanal miners, companies, and armed groups.
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