At least 72 artisanal miners were killed in an airstrike in northern Sudan on Saturday, according to Emergency Lawyers, a rights monitor. This marks the second reported incident of its kind in Sudan in recent months. The strike occurred in a gold mining area, where many individuals engage in informal mining operations. Emergency Lawyers reported the incident on Sunday, raising concerns about the safety of civilians amidst ongoing conflict. Details surrounding the airstrike remain limited, and investigations are needed to determine responsibility. The incident highlights the dangers faced by artisanal miners working in unstable regions of Sudan. This event further underscores the escalating violence and its devastating impact on the civilian population in Sudan.

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