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49 Dead in CAR Artisanal Gold Mine Tragedy
20 Aug
Summary
- Central African Republic authorities ordered mine closure.
- A deadly collapse occurred at an artisanal gold mine.
- The incident resulted in 49 fatalities.

Tragedy struck an artisanal gold mine in the Central African Republic, located near the border with Cameroon. The mine has been ordered closed by authorities following a deadly collapse that resulted in the deaths of 49 individuals. This incident underscores the perilous conditions often present in informal mining sectors.
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