A secret network is helping many former Colombian soldiers fight in Sudan. These soldiers are working for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF). They are thought to have helped the RSF in a recent attack on El Fasher. This news makes people worry about more violence and the bad situation for people in Sudan.
The US Treasury put sanctions on people involved in this mercenary work. Two Colombian men are accused of organizing these fighters. They allegedly found former Colombian soldiers with combat experience to join the RSF.
This news comes as the RSF attacked El Fasher. Experts think these foreign fighters helped the RSF take the city. The attack on El Fasher may have caused about 60,000 deaths. This shows the fighting is getting worse.
A UK company called Zeuz Global is linked to this network. Zeuz Global seems to have helped move the Colombian fighters to Sudan. The company is listed in London. After the US sanctions, Zeuz Global reportedly moved its office in London. This might be to avoid being watched.
The RSF is accused of many bad things. Groups say they have committed war crimes. These include rape and killing civilians. Using foreign fighters may help the RSF fight better. It could also mean their leaders are less responsible for their actions.
It is worrying that companies in the UK might be used for this. The US sanctions show this is serious. They want to stop foreign fighters from going to Sudan. This new information makes the Sudan conflict more complex. It is bad for the people in Sudan, as more fighting could continue.