London Flat Linked to Colombian Mercenaries in Sudan’s Deadly Conflict
December 19, 2025
Near Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium in London sits a plain flat with dark ties far away in Sudan. UK records show this flat is the address for Zeuz Global, a company linked to hiring Colombian mercenaries who fight with Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF is accused of war crimes and genocide, including mass rape and killing in El Fasher. Hundreds of former Colombian soldiers joined RSF forces in Sudan. The US Treasury sanctioned two Colombian men connected to this network last week. They are said to live in Britain. After the US sanctions on December 9, Zeuz Global moved its office to central London but used confusing addresses of luxury hotels that denied any connection. Experts question how sanctioned individuals run a UK company under these conditions. British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned the RSF for “systematic killings, torture and sexual violence” after their El Fasher attack. The US labels the RSF guilty of genocide. Mike Lewis, a former UN expert, said it is worrying that these key people set up a UK firm and live in Britain. The company’s website is inactive and silent on its activities. The US Treasury names Álvaro Andrés Quijano Becerra, a retired Colombian soldier based in UAE, as the leader behind recruiting Colombian fighters. His wife and another Colombian businessman were also sanctioned. They registered Zeuz Global in London on April 8, 2024, just days before RSF’s deadly raid on the Zamzam camp. The mercenaries helped prepare for the El Fasher assault, which left thousands dead. Colombian mercenaries have trained child soldiers and operated drones in Sudan’s conflict. Lewis said the war is “hi-tech” and the Colombians provide important external help with advanced weapons. He warns UK company rules are too weak, allowing criminals easy access to run firms, sometimes linked to illegal arms deals. The British government said it has improved identity checks for company directors and is fighting false info at Companies House. The mercenary story surfaced last year via a Colombian media expose, causing Colombia's government to apologize. The UAE, accused of arming the RSF, is also linked to this mercenary hiring but denies the claims. A UK government spokesperson called for an end to violence, protection of civilians, and praised recent UK sanctions on RSF commanders. The grim truth is that a simple London flat is at the heart of a violent Sudanese war sweeping across thousands of lives.
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