UAE Mercenary Activities in Africa

In recent years, the UAE has emerged as a significant regional player in Africa by funding and arming proxy militias, leading to rising instability and violations of international law. Notably, it supports Khalifa Haftar in Libya and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, supplying them with arms and resources, including Colombian mercenaries. The UAE’s covert operations often utilize networks like Bosaso airport to facilitate arms transfers. These interventions aim to counter Islamist movements while seeking economic gains, but they exacerbate regional conflicts and violate UN arms embargoes.

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