Tag: Ekot
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Sida Somalia Aid Controversy: Secrets and Deportations
Summary of the allegations During the week, Swedish public broadcaster Ekot reported that in December 2023 Sweden reached a confidential agreement with Somalia. The plan allegedly redirected 100 million kronor from Sida’s aid budget to projects close to the Somali prime minister, in return for two Swedish citizens who were forcibly deported to Somalia. The…
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Secret Sweden-Somalia Aid Deal: Dousa Called to Committee
What the allegations claim According to Ekot’s sources, in December 2023 Sweden allegedly redirected 100 million kronor toward projects tied to the circle around Somalia’s prime minister. The Somali government reportedly insisted that this core group gain more influence over the funds than conventional aid allocations. The aim, as described by the reporting, was to…