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UAE Accused of Aiding Sudan's RSF

Analysis based on 15 articles · First reported May 25, 2026 · Last updated May 26, 2026

Sentiment
-70
Attention
4
Articles
15
Market Impact
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Market Impact

The accusations against the United Arab Emirates>>> for supporting the Rapid Support Forces>>> could lead to international sanctions or diplomatic pressure, potentially affecting its economic stability and investment climate. The ongoing conflict in Sudan>>>, exacerbated by foreign intervention, continues to destabilize the region, impacting commodity prices and investor confidence in African markets.

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Event Summary

Human Rights Watch>>> has released a report accusing the United Arab Emirates>>> of training Colombian mercenaries and deploying them to Sudan>>> to fight alongside the Rapid Support Forces>>> (RSF). The RSF is a paramilitary group widely accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the ongoing Sudanese war, which began in April 2023. The report details that hundreds of Colombian mercenaries were trained in the United Arab Emirates>>> and subsequently fought in various regions of Sudan>>>, operating drones, artillery, and armored vehicles. The United Arab Emirates>>> has denied these allegations, stating it does not permit its territory for such activities. A United Nations>>> panel of experts also reported on the mercenaries' involvement, and RSF commander Hemedti>>> acknowledged their aid in drone operations. Human Rights Watch>>> is urging the international community, including the European Union>>>, to pressure the United Arab Emirates>>> to cease its alleged support for the RSF. The United States>>> has sanctioned firms in Colombia>>> for mercenary recruitment but has not yet addressed the UAE's alleged involvement.

Key Actions
100 United Arab Emirates trained mercenaries Colombia
95 United Arab Emirates supplied weapons Rapid Support Forces
85 Human Rights Watch published report United Arab Emirates
70 United Arab Emirates denied allegations
70 Hemedti acknowledged aid Rapid Support Forces
65 Global Security Services Group hired mercenaries Rapid Support Forces
60 United Nations reported mercenaries fought Sudan
50 United States imposed sanctions Colombia
Entities Involved
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United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates>>> is accused of training and deploying Colombian mercenaries to support the Rapid Support Forces>>> in Sudan's war, facing international scrutiny and calls for sanctions.
Importance 100 Sentiment -80
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Rapid Support Forces
The Rapid Support Forces>>> is the paramilitary group in Sudan's war that allegedly received training and military support from the United Arab Emirates>>> via Colombian mercenaries, and is accused of war crimes and genocide.
Importance 95 Sentiment -90
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Sudan
Sudan>>> is the country where the devastating war is taking place, involving the Rapid Support Forces>>> and the military, with alleged foreign intervention from the United Arab Emirates>>>.
Importance 90 Sentiment -90
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Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch>>> published a report detailing the alleged involvement of the United Arab Emirates>>> in supporting the Rapid Support Forces>>> with mercenaries, bringing these accusations to international attention.
Importance 70 Sentiment 0
per
Hemedti
General Hemedti>>>, commander of the Rapid Support Forces>>>, acknowledged that Colombian mercenaries aided his group in operating drones.
Importance 70 Sentiment -80
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Global Security Services Group
Global Security Services Group>>>, an Abu Dhabi-based private security firm, allegedly hired the mercenaries for the Rapid Support Forces>>>.
Importance 65 Sentiment -70
alliance
United Nations
A United Nations>>> panel of experts reported on the presence and combat roles of Colombian mercenaries in Sudan>>> and identified the private security firm involved in their hiring.
Importance 60 Sentiment 0
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Colombia
Colombia>>> is the origin country of the mercenaries allegedly trained by the United Arab Emirates>>> and deployed to fight in Sudan, leading to sanctions on firms in its capital by the United States>>>.
Importance 50 Sentiment -20
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Mohammed Hamdan Al-Zaabi
Mohammed Hamdan Al-Zaabi>>> is an Emirati national who reportedly chaired Global Security Services Group>>>.
Importance 40 Sentiment -60
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United States
The United States>>> has imposed sanctions on firms in Colombia>>> for recruiting mercenaries but has not yet addressed the alleged support from the United Arab Emirates>>> to the Rapid Support Forces>>>.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
alliance
European Union
The European Union>>> is urged by Human Rights Watch>>> to press the United Arab Emirates>>> to end its support for the Rapid Support Forces>>>.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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