On Sunday, the Sudanese organization known as the Emergency Lawyers reported that an airstrike targeted a gold mine located near the border between Sudan and Egypt. According to the group, the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 72 workers. The organization has explicitly accused the Egyptian air force of carrying out the strike, though they have not provided photographic or forensic evidence to support the claim at this time.

As of now, the Egyptian government has maintained silence regarding the incident, offering no official comment or denial. Because the region is remote and currently experiencing significant instability, independent verification of the death toll and the origin of the aircraft remains difficult. France24, which reported the claim, noted that it could not independently confirm the details provided by the Emergency Lawyers. The incident highlights the ongoing volatility in border regions where informal mining operations are common, often operating in areas with little government oversight or security presence.