The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has warned that the ongoing conflict in Sudan is being sustained by a "war economy" built on the exploitation of the country's natural resources.
In a statement issued Wednesday, the UN body highlighted how warring factions are profiting from control over key resource sites, using the proceeds to fund further military operations.
This dynamic creates a self-perpetuating cycle of violence, as financial incentives for combatants remain high.
The report underscores that the conflict has evolved beyond traditional frontline engagements, with economic interests now deeply embedded in the strategic calculus of the opposing sides.
Control over mineral deposits, agricultural land, and other assets has become a primary objective, driving continued hostilities despite international calls for a ceasefire.
The situation in Sudan has drawn increasing attention from global markets and humanitarian organizations alike.