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UN Sanctions RSF Brother, Colombian Mercenaries
4/30/2026, 1:40:45 AM
RSF Brother & Mercenaries Sanctioned
On 28 April 2024, the United Nations Security Council sanctioned Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, younger brother of RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, and three Colombian nationals—Alvaro Andres Quijano Becerra, Claudia Viviana Oliveros Forero, and Mateo Andres Duque Botero. Proposed by the United States, United Kingdom and France, the measures aim to curb weapons procurement and foreign-fighter recruitment for the RSF.
Context: RSF Arms & Mercenaries
The RSF, a paramilitary force fighting the Sudanese army for three years, has increasingly relied on external sources for arms and personnel. In February 2024, the United Kingdom, France and the United States sanctioned four RSF commanders for alleged atrocities during the siege of El Fasher. In April, the United States sanctioned five companies and individuals linked to recruiting former Colombian military personnel, a pipeline that reportedly sent hundreds of ex-soldiers to Sudan.
Sanctioned Individuals
- Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa: Identified by the British mission to the UN as the RSF’s lead in acquiring weapons and equipment.
- Alvaro Andres Quijano Becerra, Claudia Viviana Oliveros Forero, Mateo Andres Duque Botero: Described as central in recruiting former Colombian military personnel for combat in Sudan. They are accused of facilitating arms and fighter flows that have taken part in battles across Khartoum, Omdurman, Kordofan and El Fasher.
Humanitarian Impact
Aid agencies describe the three-year conflict as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with widespread displacement and civilian suffering. The involvement of foreign mercenaries has intensified fighting in key urban centers, exacerbating civilian casualties and hindering humanitarian access.
Official Statements & Responses
Britain’s mission to the United Nations emphasized that the sanctions target “those leading RSF efforts to procure weapons and military equipment” and “individuals who played a central role in recruiting former Colombian military personnel.” The United Nations called for coordinated action to prevent further escalation and to uphold international peace-security norms.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It said he led RSF efforts to procure weapons and military equipment.” — Britain’s mission to the United Nations
- “It said they played a central role in recruiting former Colombian military personnel.” — Britain’s mission to the United Nations
- “Colombian mercenaries have participated in numerous battles across Sudan, including in the capital, Khartoum, in Omdurman, Kordofan, and El Fasher.” — Britain’s mission to the United Nations
- “The three-year war between the Sudanese army and RSF has created what aid groups say is now the world's worst humanitarian crisis.” — UN report
Next Steps: Monitoring
The Security Council said further measures may follow if more individuals or entities are found to support RSF’s operations. Monitoring mechanisms will track compliance, and member states have pledged to enforce the sanctions to limit RSF’s access to foreign arms and fighters.
