How has the conflict in Sudan impacted the country's sugar production and consumption?

The current conflict in Sudan has severely disrupted sugar production, with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces taking control of key sugar factories, including one near Sennaard city. This has created significant challenges for a population with a strong cultural connection to sugar consumption, as most Sudanese insist on using abundant sugar in their tea and coffee. Local businesses report that customers consume up to 3kg of sugar daily, highlighting the importance of this commodity in Sudanese culture. As one local states, 'I'm used to it like this since I was a child,' demonstrating how deeply ingrained sugar consumption is in daily life. However, the ongoing conflict has 'left a bitter taste in many mouths' as production facilities have been compromised by the fighting.