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The Zambo artisanal gold mine collapse

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Where it stands

The August 18 collapse buried hundreds of gold panners. Authorities confirmed 49 deaths, while witnesses reported more than 100 and more than 200 killed; hand rescues continued in unstable mud as of August 22. The operation’s end and the death toll remain unresolved.

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    1. Update 149 Officially, More Than 100 Locally: The Zamboye Pit Buried Its Workers Twice

    The story so far

    1. Update 1

      49 Officially, More Than 100 Locally: The Zamboye Pit Buried Its Workers Twice

      Authorities say at least 49 died when a slope collapsed at Zamboye. Red Cross and local officials say more than 100. Days later, no final count, no roster, and a closed pit.

      Still open after this report

      • No reconciled final toll, no public list of dead and missing.
      • No confirmed cause detail beyond landslide, no full official account.

    History

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    Who's involved

    People

    • Rufin Benam-BeltoungouCentral African politician1 report

    Places

    • BabouaBaboua, Central African Republic1 report
    • Garoua-MboulaïGaroua-Mboulaï, Cameroon1 report
    • Kadei RiverKadei River1 report
    • Nana-MambéréNana-Mambéré, Central African Republic1 report
    • Préfecture de la Nana MambereWHRH+FW, Bouar, Central African Republic1 report

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