End to Standoff in South African Mine: 78 Dead, 246 Rescued Amidst Rights Outcry
Stilfontein, South Africa — A prolonged crisis involving illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine in Stilfontein concluded disastrously this week, with at least 78 individuals perishing, according to rights groups who allege many died from starvation. Following a court order, a rescue operation that started Monday finalized on Thursday, with police stating no additional … Read more