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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
General
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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.

Defense Government
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.

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 100.0 Sentiment -80.0
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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 95.0 Sentiment -90.0
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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 90.0 Sentiment -90.0
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Hemedti
General Hemedti>>>, commander of the Rapid Support Forces>>>, acknowledged that Colombian mercenaries aided his group in operating drones.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment -80.0
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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 70.0 Sentiment 0.0
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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 65.0 Sentiment -70.0
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 60.0 Sentiment 0.0
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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 50.0 Sentiment -20.0
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Mohammed Hamdan Al-Zaabi
Mohammed Hamdan Al-Zaabi>>> is an Emirati national who reportedly chaired Global Security Services Group>>>.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment -60.0
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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 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
United Arab Emirates related ↔ Rapid Support Forces
United Arab Emirates related ↔ Sudan
United Arab Emirates related ↔ United Nations
United Arab Emirates related ↔ Colombia
United Arab Emirates ally ↔ United States The United Arab Emirates relies on the United States as a primary security guarantor and arms supplier, actively support
Rapid Support Forces related ↔ Sudan
Rapid Support Forces related ↔ Hemedti
Rapid Support Forces related ↔ United Nations
Rapid Support Forces related ↔ United States
Sudan related ↔ Hemedti
Sudan related ↔ United Nations
Sudan related ↔ United States
Hemedti related ↔ United Nations
Human Rights Watch related ↔ United Nations
Human Rights Watch related ↔ United States
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