Airstrike Reportedly Kills 13 Gold Miners Near Sudan–Egypt Border

PORT SUDAN, Sudan — October 11, 2026
At least 13 gold miners were reportedly killed in an airstrike near Sudan's northern border with Egypt, according to reports citing local sources.
The attack occurred in a remote gold-mining area amid Sudan's continuing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The circumstances surrounding the strike, including who carried it out, remain unclear. The reported death toll has not been independently verified.
Sudan's ongoing war has severely affected civilians, disrupted economic activities and displaced millions of people since fighting began in April 2023.
Gold mining remains an important source of income for communities across Sudan, including people working in remote areas where access to emergency medical services is limited.
The reported attack adds to growing concerns about civilian safety and the humanitarian consequences of Sudan's conflict.
For readers following Sudan and South Sudan news, the incident highlights continuing instability in a neighbouring country whose conflict has affected regional trade, displacement and humanitarian conditions.