US sanctions three Colombians for recruiting ex-military for Sudan RSF war

On 2026-04-17, the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC imposed sanctions on three Colombian men and two Bogotá-based companies for facilitating the recruitment and deployment of former Colombian military personnel to support the RSF in Sudan. The action blocks assets and restricts economic dealings with the designated persons and entities. The sanctions were announced as part of U.S. efforts to disrupt the recruitment network fueling the Sudan conflict.