UN sanctions brother of Sudan's RSF leader, Colombian mercenaries
The United Nations has imposed sanctions on Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, brother of Sudan's RSF leader, and three Colombian mercenaries for their roles in supporting the RSF in Sudan's ongoing conflict. The sanctions, led by the U.S., Britain, and France, cite arms procurement and recruitment of former Colombian military personnel. The mercenaries are accused of providing tactical training and direct combat support to the RSF, including training children. The three-year war between the Sudanese army and RSF has led to the world's worst humanitarian crisis, according to aid groups.
- ▪Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa was sanctioned for leading RSF efforts to procure weapons and military equipment.
- ▪Alvaro Andres Quijano Becerra, Claudia Viviana Oliveros Forero, and Mateo Andres Duque Botero were sanctioned for recruiting former Colombian military personnel to fight for the RSF.
- ▪Video and photographic evidence shows the Colombian mercenaries providing tactical expertise, serving in combat roles, and training children to fight.
- ▪The U.S. previously sanctioned five individuals and companies in April for recruiting Colombian personnel for the RSF.
- ▪Colombian mercenaries have been active in key battles across Sudan, including in Khartoum, Omdurman, Kordofan, and El Fasher.
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UN sanctions brother of Sudan's RSF leader, Colombian mercenariesSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe United Nations logo adorns a window at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah MoonPublished Apr 29, 2026, 05:23 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 05:23 AMApril 28 - The United Nations on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa, younger brother of the head of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and three Colombian mercenaries accused of recruiting former Colombian personnel to fight in the country.A statement from Britain's mission to the United Nations said the sanctions were imposed by the U.N.
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