3 killed in gold mine collapse in Eastern Equatoria

Incident Description

May 27, May 2025, at least three people, including a woman and her son, were killed when a gold mining pit collapsed in Ngauro, Budi County, in Eastern Equatoria state. Local authorities blamed Prudent Holding Company, accusing it of failing to fill abandoned mining holes, which led to the deaths.

Incident Date

May 27, 2025

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