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More Than 70 Killed in Attack on Gold Mine Near South Sudan’s Capital

The killings expose the costs of unregulated gold mining with disputed security control near Juba.

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The South Sudan flag is held aloft at an event in Juba, South Sudan, in February 2023.

Overview

  • Unidentified gunmen struck the Jebel Iraq gold site on the outskirts of Juba over the weekend, with police confirming Monday that more than 70 people were killed.
  • A video circulating online shows dozens of bodies on open ground, and local reporters say many survivors fled into nearby bushland.
  • The opposition SPLM/A-IO blamed the national army, saying the site falls under SSPDF control, while an army spokesperson declined to comment.
  • Rights groups condemned the massacre and urged tighter oversight of resource-rich zones, warning that weak security leaves civilians exposed.
  • Gold mining in Jebel Iraq and across South Sudan is largely unregulated, a setup that has fueled recurring clashes between illegal miners, companies, and armed actors.