RSF Drones Attack Gold Miners in South Kordofan
South Kordofan (Sudanese Echoes) – Drones operated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia attacked an artisanal gold-mining site in South Kordofan State, causing material damage to the targeted facilities. This was the second attack on the mine in less than a week. The site is known for its abundant gold production and is worked by a large number of traditional miners.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company (SMRC) said that the Bajoun Mine Market in South Kordofan State had come under a drone attack by the RSF militia on Friday. The attack targeted four water-mill complexes, causing extensive material damage, according to preliminary information.
The company’s Safety Director, Mohamed Abdal-Rahim, disclosed that preliminary reports indicated no deaths or injuries. He explained that the attack coincided with the Friday holiday, when workers were absent from the targeted sites.
Abdal-Rahim added that the company was monitoring the aftermath of the incident in coordination with the relevant authorities to assess the extent of the damage and determine the losses.