Foreign fighters and external support fuel Sudan’s war: UN-backed probe
Summary
A United Nations-backed investigation found that foreign fighters and outside support are helping to keep the civil war in Sudan going. The fighting has involved foreign soldiers, drones, and weapons supplied from other countries, causing large numbers of deaths and forcing millions of Sudanese to leave their homes.Key Facts
- Foreign groups recruit, train, and send fighters to support the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s war.
- Both the RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have used foreign-supplied drones to attack, harming civilians and buildings.
- Thousands of former Colombian soldiers are reported to fight alongside the RSF, operating drones and weapons.
- Fighters from South Sudan, Chad, and Ethiopia are also involved, often in direct combat roles.
- Support networks operate through countries like Chad, Libya, and Somalia, sending weapons and personnel to Sudan.
- The United Arab Emirates denies giving military or financial aid to the RSF.
- The civil war has killed tens of thousands and displaced over 12 million people, creating a major humanitarian crisis.
- The UN mission calls on countries to stop illegal arms supplies and enforce an arms embargo on Sudan.
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