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Conflict Commodities: Gold & Gum Arabic Fuel Sudan's War

In a grave warning, the UN unveils how gold and the versatile commodity gum arabic are illicitly financing the ongoing conflict in Sudan. These vital resources, critical to global industries from food to pharmaceuticals, are now intertwined with the nation's devastating war economy. The revelation underscores the urgent need for robust international oversight to sever these economic lifelines to continued violence.

AllAfrica - Latest·July 16, 2026AI-curated

[UN News] Alongside gold, the little-known Sudanese commodity gum arabic - used in soft drinks, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals - continues to fuel the war.

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