UN Warns Looted Gold and Gum Arabic Are Fueling Sudan’s Conflict
The UN human rights office highlights how Sudan’s natural resources, including gold and gum arabic, are being exploited by warring factions to sustain the ongoing war.
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The UN human rights office highlights how Sudan’s natural resources, including gold and gum arabic, are being exploited by warring factions to sustain the ongoing war.
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