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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.
What we knew first
- Artisanal pit at Zamboye collapsed Tuesday onto workers, killing scores.
- Official toll is at least 49, with local sources warning it is higher.
- Government closed the site Saturday for non-compliance.
Still open then
- No reconciled final toll, no public list of dead and missing.
- No confirmed cause detail beyond landslide, no full official account.
We said we'd watch for
- Whether recovery produces an updated, named count or freezes at 49.
- Whether closure brings inspection and enforcement or simply moves diggers.