Sudan’s junta has requested Mauritania grant a grace period for Sudanese miners facing evacuation orders from northern mining zones near the Algerian border.
Human Resources Minister Mutasim Ahmed Saleh warned sudden displacement could cause major financial losses for workers and communities.
Thousands of Sudanese work in northern Mauritania’s gold sector, operating facilities worth millions.
Mauritania said regulations apply to all nationalities but confirmed Sudanese can work in other regions.
Both countries agreed to improve communication between ministries and review Sudan’s request for a possible extension.
