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Written question asked by Anneliese Dodds (Labour) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Sudan: Armed Conflict

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of reports that Colombian private military contractors transited through UAE bases before deploying in support of the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.

Answer

As we have stated on numerous occasions, including the Urgent Question debate on 5 November 2025, the Government remains extremely concerned about reports of external support to the warring parties in Sudan, and we have repeatedly called on all international actors to end the supply of weapons, finance, and personnel, and use whatever influence they have to bring the warring parties to the negotiating table.

The Foreign Secretary's statement to the House on 5 February set out the action taken against those accused of procuring Colombian mercenaries to train and fight for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as well as those involved in funding the RSF's activities. To date, we have sanctioned 24 individuals and entities aligned with or backing the warring parties.

Last year, we worked closely with international partners to secure the renewal of the long-standing UN arms embargo on Darfur. The UK will support its further renewal in September and will continue to push for the embargo to be extended to the whole of Sudan. We expect all countries to comply with their obligations under UN sanctions regimes.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4502
Session
2026-27
Related items
Conflict in Sudan
Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Armed conflict Private military and security companies Colombia Sudan
Link
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