Reference News Network, August 5 report. According to AFP, August 4 report, the Sudanese government accused the UAE of funding Colombian mercenaries to fight for the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (a hostile paramilitary organization) on August 4.
The report stated that since April 2023, the war between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and millions of displaced people, with the United Nations calling it "the worst humanitarian crisis in the world." This conflict is also accompanied by numerous accusations of foreign interference, particularly the UAE's suspected support for the Rapid Support Forces. Despite repeated reports from UN experts and international organizations, Abu Dhabi has always denied its involvement.
The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed in a statement that they have "all documents and evidence proving that Colombian and certain neighboring countries' mercenaries participated in the operations, which are funded by the UAE." Reports confirmed by UN experts indicate that mercenaries have appeared on both sides of the conflict. Colombian armed personnel were first reported in western Darfur, Sudan, at the end of 2024.
According to the report, this week, the Joint Forces (an alliance of armed groups in the Darfur region allied with the military) reported that more than 80 Colombian mercenaries were found in the Rapid Support Forces' camp in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State (the last city still controlled by the military in the state). The alliance said that during the Rapid Support Forces' recent attempt to seize the city, which has been under siege since May 2024, "several Colombian mercenaries involved in drone operations and artillery coordination were killed."
On the 3rd, the military released a video purportedly showing "foreign mercenaries may be Colombians." AFP was unable to verify the content of these videos immediately. On the 4th, the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed that it had submitted relevant evidence to the UN Security Council. A recent report by UN experts indicated that the allegations of Colombian mercenaries assisting the Rapid Support Forces are credible. According to Sudan News Agency, the government stated in December last year that Colombia had expressed regret for "some citizens participating in the war." (Translated by Shu Meng)
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