WHO Warns Global Blood Gold Supply Chain Fuels Conflict Economies
Geneva, Switzerland – The World Health Organization has issued a formal advisory today, warning that a significant percentage of the global gold supply is illegally sourced from conflict zones. According to the WHO report, this "blood gold" is financing armed groups and destabilizing regions across Africa and South America. The organization urged governments to enforce stricter traceability standards on mineral imports to prevent further humanitarian crises. Trade data indicates a 15% increase in unregistered gold shipments since the start of the year.