The search for gold is a dangerous and laborious gamble for Sudan’s miners
As Sudan’s war destroys livelihoods, the death of 16-year-old Altayeb Alhadi highlights dangers of artisanal mining.
Al Jazeera English reports: As Sudan’s war destroys livelihoods, the death of 16-year-old Altayeb Alhadi highlights dangers of artisanal mining.
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- Altayeb Alhadi
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