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Sudan Accuses UAE of Hiring Colombian Mercenaries Amid War

8/7/2025

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Sudan Accuses UAE

Sudan has leveled serious accusations against the UAE, alleging the deployment of Colombian mercenaries to bolster the Rapid Support Forces amid its devastating civil war. With over 40,000 lives lost and 12 million people displaced since April 2023, the UAE has dismissed these claims as unfounded distractions from crucial peace efforts.

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RSF Besieges El Fasher

Sudan's civil war intensifies as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) besiege El Fasher, plunging the region into a humanitarian nightmare. Colombian mercenaries are reportedly occupying refugee camps, worsening the crisis. With over 12 million displaced and children suffering from severe malnutrition, the world must act swiftly to avert further catastrophe and potential genocide.

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Sudan Accuses UAE

Sudan has leveled serious accusations against the UAE, alleging the deployment of Colombian mercenaries to bolster the Rapid Support Forces amid its devastating civil war. With over 40,000 lives lost and 12 million people displaced since April 2023, the UAE has dismissed these claims as unfounded distractions from crucial peace efforts.

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