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U.S. sanctions two firms over allegedly recruiting Colombian mercenaries in Sudan war

CAIRO — The U.S. imposed sanctions on three people and two firms over allegedly recruiting and deploying Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's war, which has entered… Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesApr 18, 2026, 1:10 PM
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NBC NewsApr 18, 2026, 1:10 PM

U.S. sanctions two firms over allegedly recruiting Colombian mercenaries in Sudan war

CAIRO — The U.S. imposed sanctions on three people and two firms over allegedly recruiting and deploying Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's war, which has entered its fourth year with no end in sight

The Straits TimesApr 17, 2026, 6:34 PM

US imposes sanctions aimed at Colombian fighters in Sudan

WASHINGTON, April 17 - The United States imposed sanctions on Friday on five companies and individuals it said were involved in recruiting former Colombian military personnel to fight on behalf of a paramilitary group in Sudan.

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