Sudanese authorities have accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of recruiting foreign mercenaries, including fighters from Ethiopia, amid the country’s ongoing civil war.

Officials say the RSF, commanded by General Hamdan Dagalo, has enlisted more than 120 foreign combatants. The Sudanese Chief of Staff confirmed that the national army is engaged in active clashes with the RSF, with legal measures reportedly underway against those involved.

Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok, who also leads the country’s military forces, has been linked to investigations involving foreign entities of multiple nationalities. Authorities claim these entities are connected to mercenary participation in the three-year-long conflict under the RSF’s command.

The Sudanese government has expressed concern over the integration of foreign recruits into military operations, highlighting that the RSF has been training combatants from several countries. The force is said to be structured not only for internal operations but also for potential cross-border activities, targeting neighbouring states including Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Chad, with reports of Colombian mercenaries allegedly involved.