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Tanzania: 22 Killed After ‘Illegal’ Goldmine Collapsed

An illegal small-scale gold mine collapsed in northern Tanzania after intense rains, killing at least 22 people. The incident occurred early on Saturday in the Simiyu district. A group of individuals, ages 24 to 38, began mining in an area where operations had been prohibited because of persistently high rainfall.

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