Colombian mercenaries
Coverage of Colombian mercenaries in the Nexus archive.
- AP Exclusive: Child soldiers recount horrors of Sudan’s war and presence of Colombian mercenaries
Six former child soldiers in Sudan's war describe being shackled and forced to fight by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with some trained by Colombian mercenaries. The RSF is accused of recruiting foreign mercenaries, including Colombians, while the United Arab Emirates is alleged to have armed the RSF, though it denies involvement, claiming shipments were humanitarian aid.
- U.S., U.K. Won’t Stop UAE’s Support to Sudan’s RSF by Tiptoeing Around It
The U.S. and U.K. are avoiding direct action against the UAE's support for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), despite evidence of UAE-backed military assistance. Unlike past sanctions against Rwanda for similar proxy support, the Trump administration has opted for symbolic measures, such as sanctioning UAE-based companies linked to RSF leaders, while refraining from addressing Emirati government ties to the conflict.
- Phone tracking shows how Colombian mercenaries backed Sudan's RSF - report
A report by the Conflict Insights Group (CIG) reveals that phone tracking data demonstrates Colombian mercenaries providing support to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The research also highlights significant involvement from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the conflict.
- UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says
A report by the Conflict Insights Group (CIG) claims that UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to a Sudanese paramilitary group. The research highlights the extent of the United Arab Emirates' involvement in the conflict.