The war in Sudan is increasingly defined by a struggle for control over the country’s gold reserves and political power, according to new reporting.
The conflict has evolved beyond traditional frontline engagements into a complex "war economy" driven by the exploitation of natural resources.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has issued a stark warning that this resource-driven economy is sustaining the ongoing violence.
The agency highlighted that the extraction and trade of gold are not merely byproducts of the war but central mechanisms funding the warring factions.
This dynamic has significant implications for global markets, particularly for gold futures.
As the world’s second-largest gold producer, Sudan’s instability introduces supply-side risks that can ripple through precious metals markets.