Gunmen killed more than 70 people in South Sudan over a gold mining row on the outskirts of the capital over the weekend, a police spokesperson confirmed on Monday. ADVERTISEMENTThe gold mining site at Jebel Iraq in Central Equatoria State has, in the past, been the site of violent clashes between illegal miners and mining companies. Police spokesperson Kwacijwok Dominic Amondoc said he would share more information about the attack once he gets more details. "All I know is that unknown gunmen attacked Jebel Iraq at a gold mine. The Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army – In Opposition, or SPLM/A-IO, condemned the attack on Monday and blamed government forces.

Source: The Telegraph March 30, 2026 12:10 UTC