In light of the economic and political crises faced by Sudan, the gum gum, and it is one of the main components of the Coca -Cola drink, is smuggling out of the country.
This component, which is mainly used in the soft drink industry, is witnessing illegal smuggling operations to other countries, raising questions about the impact of this activity on international companies and international trade.
Sudan is the heart of the global trade of Arabic gum
Gum gum is a type of natural gum extracted from acacia trees in Sudan, and is considered one of the basic materials in the manufacture of soft drinks, as well as in the food and medicine industries. However, this component has become a strategic material that evades across the Sudanese border, especially in light of the fragile security situation in the country.
The report published by Reuters reveals how to smuggle gum from Sudan to other countries, especially in light of the dominance of armed groups in its production areas. In areas such as Darfur, where the Rapid Support Forces control, this component is extracted and illegally exported.
Economic and human effects
The illegal trade of Arabic gum is a complex issue, while some armed groups benefit from this trade to finance their activities, they also negatively affect the Sudanese economy.
Although Arabic gum is considered an important exports to Sudan, its smuggling exacerbates the fragile economic situation and increases the suffering of the local population.
The report also indicated that some international companies, such as Coca -Cola, may be indirectly involved in this trade, as the gum that is smuggled continues to enter into global supply chains.
This situation raises moral questions about the role of major companies in stimulating or facilitating such illegal activities.
As the armed conflict continues, local farmers find themselves trapped between illegal military and economic activities, which increases the difficulty of their daily lives.
On the other hand, neighboring countries such as Kenya suffer from the repercussions of this illegal trade. Border smuggling not only leads to the outbreak of corruption in those countries, but also exposes them to increasing economic pressure, as some parties are involved in illegal smuggling networks.
Can companies like Coca -Cola be part of the solution?
While international companies such as Coca -Cola are trying to maintain the stability of their supply chains, the situation in Sudan raises great challenges.
The report reflects how Arabic gum smuggling is one of the areas affected by the war in Sudan is one of the continuous practices.
The report stated that governments and observers continue to pressure major companies to adopt more transparent practices in their supply chains.
