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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Samy Magdy

Libya fueled war in Sudan with Colombian mercenaries and equipment, UN report finds

APTOPIX Sudan War - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

An armed group in Libya helped the transfer of former Colombian military personnel to fight with the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group against the Sudanese military, according to a United Nations report released days after the third anniversary of the start of the war in Sudan.

Libya's Subul al-Salam Battalion facilitated the transfer of recruits, including Colombian mercenaries, weapons and fuel across the border to support the RSF, adding to the chaos of the devastating conflict.

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