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The Gold Nile: Sudan’s Civil War And The Gold Trade
The Sudanese civil war is fueled by an illicit gold trade that exposes global supply chains to significant compliance and reputational risks. As Western governments impose increasingly stringent sanctions on Sudan's gold exports, sophisticated smuggling networks continue to operate, potentially contaminating legitimate refiners and manufacturers across telecommunications, aerospace, and medical device industries. Despite escalating international pressure and upcoming summits on illicit finance, strategic li
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