Colombian Mercenaries and UAE Ties Fuel Sudan’s Civil War, UN and CIG Reports Reveal. Dateline: Khartoum, Sudan — New evidence surfaces linking Colombian mercenaries and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the protracted Sudanese civil war, according to recent reports by the United Nations and the Conflict Insights Group (CIG).
The UN Panel of Experts on Libya disclosed that Libya’s Subul al-Salam Battalion, aligned with General Khalifa Hifter’s Libyan National Army, played a crucial role in aiding the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) by facilitating the transfer of Colombian mercenaries, weapons, and fuel across the border. This transfer has been a pivotal factor in the ongoing chaos in Sudan since the conflict’s outbreak in April 2023.
The CIG’s investigation, which employed mobile phone tracking technology, confirmed a direct link between the UAE and the RSF.
The research, marking the first such proven connection, traced fighters from a UAE military training facility to RSF — controlled areas in Sudan. Colombian mercenaries, operating under the “Desert Wolves “banner, were identified as key figures in the RSF’s military operations, notably in the capture of El Fasher in North Darfur.
The international community is now under heightened pressure to address the involvement of foreign actors in Sudan’s civil war.
The imposition of sanctions by the US Treasury Department on Colombian firms and individuals linked to the mercenary network, along with Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s condemnation of the recruitment as human trafficking, underscores the severity of the situation.
As the conflict continues to escalate, the future of Sudan remains uncertain, with the world watching closely for the international community’s response to these new revelations.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Africanews
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