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An armed attack targeted the gold market in Umm Badr, North Kordofan, resulting in the deaths of five people and injuries to 27 others, according to the Dar Hamar Emergency Committee.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
From an analytical perspective, such attacks point to the ongoing security instability in mining areas in Sudan, where gold serves as a primary source of income. In a broader context, these incidents reflect the continuous security challenges facing the country since the ousting of President Bashir in 2019.
