The Sudanese Government has confirmed that Colombia has apologized for the involvement of some of its citizens as mercenaries within the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
The Sudanese Foreign Ministry disclosed in a statement that the apology came during a phone call between Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Yusuf and his Colombian counterpart Luis Gilberto Murillo.
The statement quoted Murillo as expressing regret over the participation of Colombian nationals in the war alongside the RSF, condemning their actions and stressing Colombia’s commitment to resolving the situation and ensuring the return of its citizens
Yusuf in turn expressed his surprise and sadness over the involvement of Colombians in the war against the Sudanese people.
He reiterated Sudan’s readiness to cooperate with Colombia to prevent such incidents in the future and preserve the friendly relations between the two countries.
Yusuf also emphasized that the RSF has been classified by Sudan as a rebel and terrorist militia responsible for numerous crimes and violations against Sudanese civilians.
