US sanctions recruiters of Colombian fighters for Sudan's RSF
The sanctions create binding legal and financial constraints on the designated actors, restricting their ability to operate through US-linked financial and commercial channels and to support recruitment and training activities for the RSF.
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On 10 December 2025 the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control designated eight Colombia-linked entities and individuals under sanctions for recruiting and training fighters for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces.
Why it matters
The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control designated eight entities and individuals, primarily of Colombian nationality. OFAC identified these actors as recruiting former Colombian soldiers and training personnel to fight for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces. The designations follow the documented travel of hundreds of Colombian mercenaries to Sudan since 2024, including roles as infantry and drone pilots. Colombian public figures have linked the phenomenon to retired soldiers leaving service without sufficient income.
Implications
- — Designated individuals and entities are subject to US sanctions enforcement and related legal and financial limits.
- — Recruitment and training networks named in the designations face restrictions on transactions and services involving US-linked systems and counterparties.
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