Colombian Rep in Geneva Peruses Evidence of Colombian Mercenaries in Sudan

Geneva – Sudanhorizon
Sudan’s Permanent Representative to Geneva, Ambassador Hassan Hamid, on Thursday debriefed, using video presentations, his Colombian counterpart, Ambassador Gustavo Galon, about the involvement of Colombian Mercenaries in the war in the Sudan. The briefing was held at the Colombian Permanent Mission in Geneva, in the presence of officials from both missions.
This step comes within the framework of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation’s efforts to denude the participation of Colombian mercenaries within the ranks of the rebel Rapid Support Forces militia and their involvement in the attack and siege of El Fasher.

Sudan’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Hassan, reviewed, according to a press release issued by the Foreign Ministry Spokesperson’s Office, the stages of Colombian mercenaries’ involvement with the rebel militia, following their recruitment by the UAE through companies active in this field. Most of the time of the meeting was devoted to video presentations documenting the involvement of these mercenaries, particularly during the three recent attacks on El Fasher -Attacks 228, 229, and 230.
A video of the address by Prime Minister Kamil Idris to the government and people of Colombia was also shown. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ statement issued Friday added that the Colombian Permanent Representative expressed his rejection and deep embarrassment regarding the impasse facing his country’s government regarding mercenaries, who represent a source of discomfort and instability even for Colombia.
He explained that most of these individuals are either outlaws or former fighters in armed groups that operated against the current Colombian government.
He noted that his country’s government is embarrassed by this phenomenon because these mercenaries are not under its control. The Colombian Representative revealed the steps taken by his government, including legislative, legal, and security measures, to address this phenomenon.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Colombian Permanent Representative delivered an official memorandum to the Sudanese Representative confirming that Colombia attaches the utmost importance to this matter and has intensified its efforts at the national and international levels, including with the United Nations and its relevant agencies, to address this phenomenon. He noted in this context that their embassy in Cairo is closely monitoring this issue, emphasizing the importance of further strengthening coordination and information exchange between the Sudanese and Colombian missions in Geneva.

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