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Over 70 Killed in South Sudan Gold Mining Clash

3/30/2026

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  • Gunmen killed more than 70 people near Juba, South Sudan, in a gold mining dispute, police say.
  • The attack occurred at the Jebel Iraq site, known for clashes among illegal miners.
  • Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) blames government forces and says the area is under its control.
  • A local civil rights group condemned the violence.
  • Human rights activist Edmund Yakani urged action to address illegal mining and conflicts.