Phone tracking shows how Colombian mercenaries backed Sudan's RSF - report
The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.
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"this is the first research where we can prove UAE involvement with certainty"
— Justin Lynch , Other
"spectres of death"
— Gustavo Petro , Politician
""this is the first research where we can prove UAE involvement with certainty""
— Justin Lynch , Other
"the mercenaries 'spectres of death' and describing their recruitment as a 'form of human trafficking'."
— Gustavo Petro , Politician
"this is the first research where we can prove UAE involvement with certainty"
— Justin Lynch , Other
"spectres of death"
— Gustavo Petro , Politician
Key People
A retired Colombian military officer and founder of the Fénix employment agency.
Current president of Colombia supporting negotiations with armed groups.
Owner of the GQAB recruitment agency.
Head of Conflict Insights Group, an organization that tracks conflict data and analysis.
Khalifa Hifter is a Libyan military leader commanding the self-styled Libyan National Army.
Manager and legal representative of the GQAB recruitment agency.
Manager of the Fénix employment agency.
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The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.
A United Nations report indicates that Libya's Subul al-Salam Battalion facilitated the transfer of Colombian mercenaries and military equipment to support Sudan's RSF, exacerbating the ongoing conflict.
The U.S. imposed sanctions on three individuals and two firms accused of recruiting and deploying Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside Sudan's RSF, highlighting international efforts to address foreign involvement in the conflict.
An investigation by the Conflict Insights Group reveals that Colombian mercenaries, supported by the UAE, provided critical assistance to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, aiding in the capture of el-Fasher. The study utilized mobile phone tracking data to substantiate these findings.
An investigation by the Conflict Insights Group reveals that Colombian mercenaries, supported by the UAE, played a crucial role in aiding Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during the capture of el-Fasher, utilizing mobile phone tracking data to substantiate their involvement.
A UN report indicates that Libya's Subul al-Salam Battalion facilitated the transfer of Colombian mercenaries and military equipment to support Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, exacerbating the ongoing conflict.
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