UN Experts: Sudanese RSF Recruits Fighters from Central African Republic According to a United Nations expert panel, the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been recruiting fighters from the Central African Republic (CAR), in violation of an arms embargo. The report, submitted to the UN Security Council, alleges that the RSF has established recruitment networks in CAR’s capital, Bangui, and other cities. The recruits are reportedly offered money and weapons in exchange for fighting in Sudan. The experts said the recruitment violates a UN arms embargo imposed on CAR in 2013 and could destabilize both countries. “The recruitment of fighters from the CAR by the RSF is a serious violation of the arms embargo and could have serious implications for the security and stability of both the CAR and Sudan,” the report states. The RSF is a paramilitary force that has been accused of human rights abuses in Sudan, including the killing of protesters and the use of child soldiers. The report also alleges that the RSF has been providing weapons and training to rebel groups in CAR, in violation of the embargo. The UN experts called on the Sudanese government to immediately cease the recruitment of fighters from CAR and to withdraw any RSF personnel operating there. They also urged the international community to support the CAR government in implementing the arms embargo. The Sudanese government has denied the allegations, calling them “baseless.” However, the UN experts said they have “credible information” to support their claims. The recruitment of fighters from CAR by the RSF is a worrying development that could further destabilize both countries. The international community must take immediate steps to address this violation of the arms embargo and to prevent further conflict in the region.The Devastation of SudanThe Devastation of Sudan Sudan, ravaged by war since 2023, has become a haven for millions of displaced people. The conflict between the military and rebel forces has driven over 10 million from their homes, according to the United Nations. The Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, and Ethiopia have become primary destinations for Sudanese refugees, who number more than 2 million. The violence has claimed the lives of an estimated 15,000 people. Hunger also looms large, with 18 million people facing food insecurity and 3.8 million children suffering from acute malnutrition. The conflict has seen numerous ups and downs, with Saudi Arabia and the United States mediating several rounds of negotiations. However, these efforts have failed to yield significant results or a cessation of hostilities.