Khartoum: Colombian mercenaries have reportedly joined the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s ongoing conflict. Fighters from the South American nation were allegedly spotted inside Darfur’s famine-stricken Zamzam refugee camp, which has become the epicenter of the country’s escalating hunger crisis.
According to France24.com, the presence of Colombian mercenaries has intensified concerns about the involvement of foreign actors in Sudan’s internal conflict, further complicating efforts to address the humanitarian situation in the region. The Zamzam refugee camp, already struggling with severe food shortages, now faces additional challenges due to the ongoing violence.
In a separate development, Rwanda is set to accept 250 migrants expelled from the United States under President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies. Human rights groups are raising concerns over the move, citing Rwanda’s controversial human rights record and its alleged support for armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Furthermore, Cameroon’s electoral commission has disqualified Paul Biya’s main political rival from the upcoming presidential race. Maurice Kamto’s candidacy was rejected without explanation, raising fears of unrest and clearing the path for yet another term for the long-serving president.