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Looted gold and gum arabic are bankrolling Sudan's war.

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Sudan

Who
UN
What
Looted gold and gum arabic are bankrolling Sudan's war.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:52:36 GMT · 2h 32m ago
Where
Sudan ·
Why
Gum arabic, a Sudanese commodity used in various products, continues to fuel the war.
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The UN has warned that the conflict in Sudan is being financed through the illicit trade of gold and gum arabic. This indicates a significant economic driver behind the ongoing hostilities.

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