UN warns Sudan gum arabic trade helps sustain civil war

The UN has raised concerns that Sudan's gum arabic trade, which accounts for around 80% of global production, is inadvertently sustaining the country's ongoing civil war. The revenue from this lucrative export, used widely in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries, funds rebel groups and prolongs the conflict. This highlights a troubling intersection between economic dependency and humanitarian crises, underscoring the need for more stringent controls on conflict commodities to mitigate funding for such groups and push for peace.