Summary
The U.S. government imposed sanctions on four Colombian citizens and their businesses for recruiting veterans to fight in Sudan's civil war. These veterans reportedly train the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group involved in violent conflict with Sudan's government. The U.S. Treasury announced these actions to address human rights abuses and the destabilization caused by the conflict.
Key Facts
- The U.S. sanctioned four Colombian nationals and four related businesses.
- These individuals are accused of recruiting former Colombian military members for Sudan's civil conflict.
- The recruits allegedly train the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan.
- The RSF is involved in fighting with Sudan's government and is accused of human rights abuses.
- The U.S. Department of State has found that the RSF committed genocide against ethnic groups.
- More than 12.4 million people have been displaced due to the conflict.
- Over 3.3 million people have fled Sudan as refugees.
- The U.S. Treasury highlights this situation as a threat to regional stability and U.S. interests.
