UN Report Exposes Libya-Based Supply Chain Funneling Mercenaries to Sudan
A United Nations Panel of Experts report released on April 21 detailed how the Subul al-Salam Battalion in Libya facilitated the transfer of former Colombian military personnel to support the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The battalion, aligned with the Libyan National Army, reportedly utilized the Kufra airport and border routes to move weapons, fuel, and fighters into Sudan. The findings emphasize the role of regional networks in sustaining the conflict as Sudan faces a deepening humanitarian crisis.
Date: April 21, 2026
Location: Libya
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Associated Press