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"From Bogotá to El Fasher": How UAE Trained Colombian Mercenaries to Fight Alongside RSF in Sudan

2026-05-28 News & Politics
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Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-yt Colombian mercenaries accused of committing war crimes in Sudan were trained on military bases in the United Arab Emirates, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch. The group's investigation outlines how, since 2024, the Abu Dhabi-based security company Global Security Services Group hired hundreds of Colombian private military contractors, who were then deployed to Sudan to fight alongside the Rapid Support Forces. Human Rights Watch found evidence that the private military contractors were in El Fasher in October 2025, when the RSF seized the key city and committed widespread massacres and rape. The report adds to evidence of the UAE's involvement in the war in Sudan, despite the government's repeated denials. Democracy Now! is an independent global news hour that airs on over 1,500 TV and radio stations Monday through Friday. Watch our livestream at democracynow.org Mondays to Fridays 8-9 a.m. ET. Subscribe to our Daily Email Digest: https://democracynow.org/subscribe

Top Comments (10)

@ismailaudu1312 2026-05-28

UAE has gone down a path that will surely consume it.

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@drusuf000 2026-05-29

Keep eyes on Sudan

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@HoopsAficionado 2026-05-29

Bin Zayed: *Take the most evil position, lose*

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@mugepurvis2955 2026-05-28

Who trained UAE?

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@Yackie-k4m 2026-05-31

It has been happening since and probably before 1980 .

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@AntonioSelles-g6l 2026-05-28

Colombia is not the only country engaged in criminal activity, other Latin American countries as well. It's outrageous and evil how money can work to bloodshed innocent lives.

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@Samayil_2024 2026-05-28

Its Mossad operating out of US which trained UAE to train others....

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@kevinwilliams1768 2026-05-28

Excellent reporting from Joey Shea for shedding a light on this issue especially to what is happening in Sudan. Shame on the international community for not condemning the UAE on its meddling in the Sudan war.

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@lucianogomes7881 2026-05-29

These Colombian fighters were the same already supported by USA

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@abasmoallimmohamedabdi3257 2026-05-29

No human right in this world_ look at Gaza

4 1 replies

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