Looted gold and gum arabic are bankrolling Sudan's war, UN warns

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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Jul 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

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Looted gold and gum arabic are bankrolling Sudan&#039;s war, UN warns
Alongside gold, the little-known Sudanese commodity gum arabic – used in soft drinks, food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals – continues to fuel the war. 
Published (UTC): 2026-07-15T12:00:00.000Z
Source: UN Peace and Security
Original source: https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/07/1167944

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