Investigation reveals Darfur gold smuggling fueling Sudan war
A new investigation by the Sudan Tribune has uncovered extensive smuggling routes for gold extracted from RSF-controlled areas in Darfur. The gold is being trafficked through Chad and the Central African Republic to international markets, providing a critical financial lifeline that sustains the RSF's military operations in the ongoing Sudanese Civil War.
Date: September 1, 2026
Location: Darfur, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Sudan Tribune