More than 100 dead after goldmine collapses in Central African Republic
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The collapse was caused by a landslide, while local officials say the death toll is likely to rise as recovery efforts continue More than 100 people have died after an artisanal goldmine at a small village in western Central African Republic (CAR) caved in due to a landslide, local officials and aid workers said on Wednesday. The landslide happened on Tuesday afternoon in the village of Zamboye, about 50km (31 miles…
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- More than 100 dead after goldmine collapses in Central African RepublicThe Guardian World