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On Khartoum conflict minerals, UAE passes the buck to dealers
The UAE rejects claims it’s enabling Sudan’s conflict gold trade, insisting its strict controls block rebel exploitation.
The UAE rejects claims it’s enabling Sudan’s conflict gold trade, insisting its strict controls block rebel exploitation.
