AES bombed dozens of gold miners from Nigeria, Mali, Niger, Chad, and Sudan in a devastating raid

AES bombed dozens of gold miners from Nigeria, Mali, Niger, Chad, and Sudan in a devastating raid

…As Nigerians begged President Tinubu’s government to help evacuate them…

By: Zagazola Makama

A disturbing video has emerged showing the mass escape of African gold miners in the city of Tinzawatene, Algeria, after they were subjected to deadly shelling that killed dozens.

The attack, carried out by the Burkinabé authorities, targeted civilians—mainly migrants working at an artisanal gold mining site on July 30th—as a retaliation for the defeat of the Wagner militias. This raid resulted in the deaths of many and left dozens captured.

One of the survivors, in a video message, pleaded with the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assistance, highlighting the dire conditions they are facing. “We are from Nigeria, Nigeria Gusau (Zamfara State), they threw dozens of bombs.

Many countless people have died. We have lost count of the numbers of deaths. We are seeking help. We are from Nigeria. We are pleading with Mr. President to come to our rescue. There is no water, no food here.”

Another victim described the situation as desperate, noting that countless people from Nigeria, Niger, and Mali had died. He stressed the need for immediate intervention due to the lack of food and water, stating, “Some are already dying of hunger. Some people from Niger have died, and we couldn’t even evacuate their corpses.

Recalled that the FAM and PMC Wagner had suffered significant losses, with estimates ranging from several dozen to 80 casualties. Equipment losses included six to seven vehicles, either destroyed or captured in Northern Mali following intense conflict between various factions, including government forces, separatist groups, and jihadist factions.

The area has seen significant clashes involving the Malian Armed Forces (FAM) and the Private Military Company (PMC) Wagner against the Azawad separatists and groups such as Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS).

Government forces currently maintain control over the southern and central regions of Mali while the northern part of the country, particularly the area near the Algerian border, is predominantly controlled by Azawad separatists, with significant activity by JNIM and ISGS.

AES bombed dozens of gold miners from Nigeria, Mali, Niger, Chad, and Sudan in a devastating raid