- The ongoing war in Sudan involves actions by the Rapid Support Forces in North Kordofan, which is part of the country of Sudan.
- Forces expelled RSF from White Nile, and the Sudanese Army pledged to regain Kordofan.
SAF controls the gum arabic trade in Kordofan, generating revenue while RSF exploits the commodity.
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Updated Jul 27
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What happened
SAF controls the gum arabic trade in Kordofan, generating revenue while RSF exploits the commodity.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Sudan
country in Northeast Africa
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Sudanese Armed Forces
Armed forces of Sudan
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Kordofan
geographic region of Sudan
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Related events
- The civil war in Sudan, involving SAF and RSF, has shifted into a drone-driven contest.
- The Sudanese Armed Forces' political dominance and control over the national economy are being challenged by rival security institutions and attempts by Omar al-Bashir to curtail its power.
- The RSF operates in Sudan and has ties to Israel.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- ipsnews.netSudan’s War Economy: Funded By Gum Arabic And Gold