Tag: Benjamin Dousa
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Sweden’s Somalia aid deal raises questions over transparency and repatriations
Background: a confidential December 2023 arrangement Sweden’s government is under scrutiny over a reported, confidential arrangement linked to Somalia’s handling of returned migrants. According to Sveriges Radio, in December 2023 about 100 million kronor were redirected from existing aid to projects that were considered to align with the Somali prime minister’s priorities. In exchange, Sweden…
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Sweden’s Somalia aid deal raises questions about transparency and returns
Overview of the alleged Somalia aid deal In late 2023, Swedish media reported that the government privately signed a deal with Somalia’s authorities to redirect roughly 100 million kronor of aid toward projects perceived as benefiting the Somali prime minister’s administration. In return, Sweden would assist with the return of migrants who had been forcibly…
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Sweden-Somalia aid deal raises questions in parliament
Allegations surface about Sweden’s aid deal with Somalia In December 2023 Swedish authorities reportedly concluded a confidential agreement with the Somali government that would reroute about 100 million kronor into projects connected to the Somali prime minister’s inner circle. The information comes from Ekot’s sources, describing a package that would give greater influence over the…
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Dousa Summoned as Sweden-Somalia Aid Controversy Deepens
Overview of the allegations A political uproar is widening as Swedish media report a secret aid arrangement with Somalia. According to Ekot, in December 2023 Sweden allegedly redirected about 100 million kronor to projects connected to circles around Somalia’s prime minister. The reporting suggests that the Somali government demanded greater influence over how these funds…
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Crisis Meeting at the Embassy: Dousa Called to Committee
Allegations of a secret deal spark turmoil in Swedish politics A swirl of rumor and political tension has emerged over claims that the Swedish government may have entered into a secret agreement with the Somali government. The gist of the controversy centers on whether aid funds were intended to influence migration decisions, potentially pressuring people…