HRW Alleges UAE Facilitated Colombian Mercenary Support for Sudan’s RSF

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released findings alleging that the United Arab Emirates facilitated the deployment of Colombian mercenaries to support the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. The New York-based rights group claims the inclusion of foreign contractors has directly enhanced the paramilitary group’s operational capacity during the ongoing civil war. Allegations of Mercenary Recruitment The report asserts that Colombian personnel, often with prior experience in counter-insurgency and urban warfare, were recruited through private security networks. These contractors are alleged to have provided tactical training and technical assistance to RSF fighters, specifically regarding the operation of advanced weaponry and surveillance equipment. Investigations suggest that these deployments were coordinated through regional logistical hubs previously identified by UN monitors. According to HRW, the involvement of foreign military expertise has impacted the intensity of the conflict in hotspots such as Khartoum and the Darfur region. The report links the presence of these contractors to the RSF’s ability to maintain prolonged sieges and utilize sophisticated drone technology…