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  1. Democracy Now! investigates the UAE's involvement in the Sudan conflict, with bases established in Abu Dhabi.
  2. The UAE allegedly served as a transit point for mercenaries deployed to Sudan on May 28, 2026.

Colombian mercenaries were trained for deployment to Sudan's war, while Human Rights Watch investigates war crimes.

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Colombian mercenaries were trained for deployment to Sudan's war, while Human Rights Watch investigates war crimes.

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SudanColombiaUnited Arab Emirates

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  1. Colombian mercenaries deployed to Sudan, using transit hubs in Libya and Somalia.1 source
  2. UAE state-linked firms are actively recruiting Colombian mercenaries for deployment in Sudan.1 source
  3. Colombian mercenaries fought with RSF in Sudan, while HRW investigates war crimes.1 source
  4. HRW is investigating war crimes involving Colombian mercenaries deployed to Sudan.1 source
  5. HRW linked mercenary recruitment in Sudan to human trafficking and transit via UAE bases.1 source

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