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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Egypt detains hundreds of people in crackdown on illegal gold mining

Egypt’s southern region is rich with gold mines and the government has launched big mining projects there including the Sukari megaproject - (AP Photo/Mohnd Blal)

Egyptian security forces have detained hundreds of people, including foreign nationals, on the country’s border with Sudan, in a crackdown on illegal gold mining and smuggling.

A total of 87 Egyptians and 136 other foreigners whose nationalities were not disclosed were in custody, the military said Monday.

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