Speaking at a press conference in Juba, Ambassador Essam El-Din Mohamed Hassan Karar alleged that a Dubai-based Emirati company is collaborating with a Colombian firm to recruit former Colombian soldiers for combat in Sudan.
Karar revealed that Sudanese authorities had arrested several Colombian mercenaries, who confessed to being paid between $2,000 and $3,500 monthly, with an additional $10,000 promised upon completion of their contracts.
“The latest attack by RSF rebels was on the oil-rich area of Heglig on 26 August 2025, where they used drones and killed a civilian,” the envoy stated. “This war would not continue without outside support, particularly from the United Arab Emirates, which provides money, advanced weapons, and drones for rebels to strike vital infrastructure and destroy the country.”
He warned that such actions threaten not only Sudan’s stability but also the security of the entire African continent. According to Karar, the recruitment of Colombian mercenaries is facilitated through a Dubai-based Emirati firm known as GSSG, which works closely with a Colombian company called A4SI.
The Sudanese envoy said Khartoum has formally submitted a complaint to the Colombian president, urging an immediate investigation and intervention.
Despite the challenges, Karar maintained that Sudan’s armed forces had regained control of more than 85 percent of the country, leading to improved security and the voluntary return of displaced citizens and refugees. He added that the military-led government is gaining international recognition and pursuing economic development initiatives.
As an example, he noted that General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan’s de facto leader, is expected to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York—an appearance he described as “a sign of recognition for the Sudanese government.”
Karar further accused RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemeti, of diverting humanitarian aid intended for vulnerable populations to supply his fighters.
He stressed that South Sudan’s crude oil exports, which pass through Sudan to reach global markets, remain a vital economic lifeline for both countries.
Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a brutal conflict between the military and the RSF, which has left more than 20,000 people dead and displaced nearly 15 million, according to Sudanese authorities and the United Nations.
Officials from the UAE and RSF have not yet responded to the allegations.
