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Chad gold mine collapse leaves about 30 people dead | Chad gold mine collapse leaves about 30 people dead |
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About 30 people have died in a collapse at an illegal gold mine in Chad near the Libyan border. | About 30 people have died in a collapse at an illegal gold mine in Chad near the Libyan border. |
More victims might still be trapped in the debris, Defence Minister Mahamat Abali Sala told Reuters. | More victims might still be trapped in the debris, Defence Minister Mahamat Abali Sala told Reuters. |
The mine is located in the Tibesti region, where the discovery of gold nearly a decade ago led to a surge in illegal mining. | |
The illicit industry has attracted Sudanese refugees looking to make enough money to get to Europe. | The illicit industry has attracted Sudanese refugees looking to make enough money to get to Europe. |
A landslide caused the collapse, though accidents are common in the illegal mines due to a lack of oversight and unsafe practices. | A landslide caused the collapse, though accidents are common in the illegal mines due to a lack of oversight and unsafe practices. |
The accident occurred in Kouri Bougoudi in the Tibesti Province, which is largely lawless with little government presence. | The accident occurred in Kouri Bougoudi in the Tibesti Province, which is largely lawless with little government presence. |
News of the cave-in spread slowly because of the remoteness of the area and a current state of emergency in the province. | News of the cave-in spread slowly because of the remoteness of the area and a current state of emergency in the province. |
Correspondents say that - following the discovery of gold deposits in Kouri Bougoudi - there have been numerous clashes among rival ethnic, local and foreign groups which began in 2012 and 2013. | Correspondents say that - following the discovery of gold deposits in Kouri Bougoudi - there have been numerous clashes among rival ethnic, local and foreign groups which began in 2012 and 2013. |
In addition to refugees, the mines have attracted gangs, traffickers and rebels fighting the army. | In addition to refugees, the mines have attracted gangs, traffickers and rebels fighting the army. |
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