Paramilitary group accused of of mass rights abuses and sexual assault holds a large monopoly over vital gum arabic supplies ...

Global trade in gum arabic centres on the African nation – and proceeds bankroll conflict between the army and paramilitary ...

The gum's "distinct qualities and water solubility" mean it's used today across a range of sectors, including medicines, cosmetics, textiles, and food and drink. And Sudan, with its "vast acacia ...