Alvaro Andres Quijano BECERRA

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SUD0026Alvaro Andres Quijano BECERRA#

Individual · designated 2026-02-05 under The Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 · UK|UN listing · entry last updated 2026-04-29

DetailsBorn: 1967-08-17. Place of birth: Bogota, Colombia. Nationality: Colombia, Italy. Gender: Male. Positions: Retired Army Colonel; Recruiter for A4SI (INTERNATIONAL SERVICES AGENCY S.A.S)

IdentifiersUKSL SUD0026. UN ref SDi.012. Passports: AP628498; Expires 01 Mar 2031. National IDs: Colombian Cedula Number

NamesPrimary name: Alvaro Andres Quijano BECERRA. Primary name variants: Alvaro Andres Quijano Becerra

SanctionsAsset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction (indicators: asset freeze, travel ban, director disqualification sanction). Regime: The Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Source: UK|UN. Designated 2026-02-05.

Other informationAlvaro Andres Quijano Becerra was sanctioned by the UN on 28/04/2026 pursuant to paragraph 3 (c) of resolution 1591 (2005) on the following grounds: Alvaro Andres Quijano Becerra (Quijano) is being designated for engaging in actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, or stability of Darfur. Quijano 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. Quijano, a former associate of the Colombia-based Notre del Valle Cartel, is supported by a network of associates and companies that specialize in recruiting fighters and facilitating the movement of funds related to their deployment. Quijano co-founded 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: Claudia Vivana Oliveros Forero (SDi.013), 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

Statement of reasonsThe Secretary of State considers that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that Alvaro Andres Quijano Becerra is an involved person under the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 because he is or has been responsible for action, policy or activity which threatens the peace, stability and security of Sudan, namely through his involvement in enlisting Columbian mercenaries to fight alongside the RSF in areas of Sudan, including El Fasher.

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