Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- SUD0028
- UN reference number
- SDi.013
- Designation type
- Individual
- Date designated
- 5 February 2026
- Last updated
- 29 April 2026
Regimes
- The Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Designation sources
- UK
- UN
Sanctions imposed
- Asset freeze
- Travel Ban
- Director Disqualification Sanction
Official reasons
- The Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that Claudia Viviana Oliveros Forero is an involved person under the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 because she is or has been responsible for action, policy or activity which threatens the peace, stability and security of Sudan, namely through her involvement in enlisting Columbian mercenaries to fight alongside the RSF in areas of Sudan, including El Fasher.
Other information
- Claudia Viviana Oliveros Forero was sanctioned by the UN on 28/04/2026 pursuant to paragraph 3 (c) of resolution 1591 (2005) on the following grounds: Claudia Vivana Oliveros Forero (Oliveros) is being designated for engaging in actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, or stability of Darfur.Oliveros plays a central role in recruiting and deploying former Colombian military personnel to Sudan. Video and photographic evidence shows these military personnel providing the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) with tactical and technical expertise, serving as infantry and artillerymen, drone pilots, vehicle operators, and instructors, with some even training children to fight in the RSF. The Colombian fighters have participated in numerous battles across Sudan, including in its capital, Khartoum, as well as Omdurman, Kordofan, and El Fasher.Oliveros is the owner and manager of an employment agency, International Services Agency (A4SI), that is the main recruiting node, having engaged in campaigns via its website, group chats, and townhalls to fill positions, including drone operators, snipers, and translators. Between 350 and 380 Colombian fighters, mostly retired soldiers, were recruited through several private security firms, including A4SI.Related listed individuals and entities: Alvaro Andres Quijano Becerra (SDi.012) Mateo Andres Duque Botero (SDi.014).INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:https://www.interpol.int/en/How-wework/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals click here
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