Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Saturday announced on X that it confirmed media reports that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) employs foreign mercenaries.
RSF said it possessed documented evidence that forces from the Tigray Liberation Front (TPLF), previously accused of committing atrocities in Ethiopia, are now fighting alongside the SAF and its allied militias linked to the “terrorist former regime.”
“The SAF continues to make use of jihadist forces associated with terrorist networks and armed mercenary groups. Since the start of this war on April 15, 2023, the SAF has actively sought assistance from foreign mercenaries and entities across multiple countries,” RSF said.
These outside entities have provided multifaceted support to the SAF, encompassing various roles such as assistance in air force operations, engineering tasks, artillery deployment, military drone utilization, and engagement in information warfare, RSF said.
The group also added that it had recorded the fatalities of numerous mercenaries during combat, and traced the repatriation of their remains through Port Sudan Airport in November and December of last year.
“We deeply regret the conditions that have led the SAF to rely on the remnants of the extremist former regime. Despite these challenges, we remain committed to supporting our courageous RSF soldiers and the resilient people of Sudan.”
“Our aim is to rebuild our country on new and just foundations, and to establish a unified professional national army devoid of ideological influence that is dedicated solely to safeguarding our homeland and its citizens,” RSF said.
