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

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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:52:36 GMT · 2h 32m ago

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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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https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/politics/3950784-looted-gold-and-gum-arabic-are-bankrolling-sudans-war-un-warns
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