By Moses Ntandu, Currently Cairo, Egypt
The United Arabs Emirates (UAE) has been accused of employing Colombian mercenaries to fight on behalf of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's ongoing civil war against the Sudanese army.
In the recent information provided by the government of Sudan, it has been revealed that the mercenaries were recruited by Emirate companies, including Global Security Service Group and International Services Agency A4SI, with promises of security jobs in the UAE.
However, they were later redirected to fight in Sudan.
Many retired Colombian soldiers, known for their combat experience, were lured into contracts with promises of well-paid employment. The facts show that many of them were deceived and forced to fight against their will.
The report shows that UAE has denied accusations of supporting the RSF despite evidence from the Sudanese government and UN experts. Sudan's foreign ministry claims to have "irrefutable evidence" of the UAE's involvement in deploying mercenaries.
This includes the recent photo of the killed soldiers from the battlefield in Elfasher, Darfur. No one can deny the fact of involvement of the UAE to the Sudan war.
In the conflict details, the mercenaries were involved in drone operations and artillery in key battles, such as the attempt to seize El-Fasher, the last state capital in Darfur under army control. Several Colombian mercenaries were killed in these battles.
In previous involvement, the UAE has a history of recruiting Colombian mercenaries, including conflicts in Yemen and Libya. In 2015, hundreds of Colombians fought Houthi rebels in Yemen on behalf of the UAE.
In the humanitarian concern, the involvement of foreign mercenaries has raised concerns about the internationalization of the conflict and potential human rights abuses. The war in Sudan has already led to significant humanitarian crises, with over 40,000 killed, 12 million displaced, and millions on the brink of famine.
The Colombian government has expressed regret over its nationals' involvement and promised repatriation efforts. President Gustavo Petro has emphasized the need to ban mercenary activities and urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to bring the young men back to Colombia.
After all those evidence and all those clues regarding the UAE's involvement in all the war crimes and aggression that have happened and are still happening in Sudan, is the UAE fit to be a mediator within what is known as the Quad? It's self-evident to say that if it is serious about stopping this cursed war, it must stop its support for the rebel militia and stop sending mercenaries."
However, in this situation, in order to end up the war, international action is needed to pose the sanctions. The international community should impose immediate sanctions on countries supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and other parties involved in deploying mercenaries.
Also, the diplomatic pressure on international diplomatic efforts should focus on convincing countries like the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to cease their support for the RSF and other militias.
The United Nations should play a more active role in monitoring and documenting mercenary activities in Suda and work with member states to prevent the recruitment and deployment of mercenaries.
Meanwhile, countries like Colombia should enact laws banning mercenarism and human trafficking, as proposed by President Gustavo Petro. The Governments should work to repatriate their citizens who are fighting as mercenaries in Sudan.
In the side of regional integration, the regional organizations and neighbouring countries should cooperate to prevent the flow of mercenaries and arms into Sudan as well as protection ociviliansns. The Sudanese government and international humanitarian organizations should prioritize the protection of civilians and ensure unhindered access to humanitarian aid.
Efforts should be made to support victims of mercenary violence, including providing medical care, shelter, and psychological support. Those responsible for recruiting and deploying mercenaries should be held accountable through investigations and prosecutions.
The Sudanese government and international organizations should document evidence of mercenary activities, including videos, witness testimony, and other forms of proof to international communities.
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