Sudan: Sudan’s Gold Trade: Fueling War, Smuggling, and Humanitarian Collapse

Jul 21, 2025 | Damsana Ranadhiran
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As Sudan’s devastating civil war stretches into its second year, a sinister transformation has occurred in the nation’s economy. Once hailed for its mineral potential, Sudan’s gold has become the engine of destruction, transforming from a national asset into a transnational weapon. Each gram of extracted gold now powers a war that has displaced nearly 9 million people, decimated Sudan’s institutions, and plunged its society into chaos.