Mali: At least 48 dead were killed by gold mines collapse – victims are mainly women

At least 48 people were killed today by sedimentation grounds that occurred in a place of illegal gold mining in western Mali, sources told the French Agency. “The death toll until 6pm today is 48 as a result of the sedimentation grounds,” a local police source said. Mali 🇲🇱 Drame Ce Samedi 15 Février l’Or. Au Moins 48 femmes ont perdu la vie sur le coup. pic.twitter.com/eaoyimwb9w – Hervé Doumbia (@almouslime) February 15, 2025 According to a local official with whom he contacted the French Agency, “The tragedy was noted in Bilali Koto”. “Victims are mostly women,” he continued. “There is a woman between them with her baby on her back,” a police source said. The incident occurred in an abandoned area that used to manage Chinese company.
Source: News Beast

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