Tag: Foreign Aid
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Croatia pledges 100k euro for Philippines earthquake relief
Croatia steps forward with humanitarian aid for the Philippines The Croatian government has announced a donation of 100,000 euros to support the Philippines in its response to a string of powerful earthquakes that have affected parts of the country in recent weeks. The pledge was disclosed by visiting Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman during…
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Conservatives to unveil £47bn public spending cuts plan aimed at welfare, aid and civil service reductions
Conservatives set out ambitious plan to trim £47bn from public spending The Conservative Party is prepared to publish a comprehensive set of proposals that would cut public spending by about £47 billion over five years. The plan focuses on welfare reform, reductions in aid, and a substantial reduction in civil service numbers. The party argues…
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Sida’s Aid to Somalia Under Scrutiny: Secret Deal and Deportations
Overview: A Suspicious Turn in Swedish Aid to Somalia In December 2023, Sweden’s aid agency Sida reportedly became involved in a confidential agreement with Somalia. According to a Swedish public radio report, 100 million kronor set aside for development aid were redirected toward projects closely associated with the Somali prime minister’s administration. The stated quid…
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Somalia aid deal reshapes Swedish aid policy and debates
Somalia aid deal: a turning point in Sweden’s aid policy A Swedish radio investigation has raised questions about whether the Swedish government quietly redirected about 100 million kronor in aid in December 2023. The funds, according to the report, were moved to projects located near Somalia’s prime minister, with the understanding that Somalia would accept…
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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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Secret Somali Government Deal Sparks Sweden Aid Debate
Allegations of a secret aid deal surface A crisis-centered meeting is unfolding behind the scenes in Swedish politics after reports that the government may have arranged a confidential agreement with the Somali authorities. The allegations revolve around an aid package reportedly valued at about 100 million Swedish kronor, earmarked for humanitarian and development projects in…
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Denmark Leads in Aid to Ukraine Relative to GDP
Introduction In the ongoing humanitarian crisis faced by Ukraine, Denmark has emerged as a leader in providing assistance. According to recent statements by Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Andriy Sybiha, Denmark ranks first globally in the volume of aid offered to Ukraine when measured as a percentage of its GDP. This commitment underscores Denmark’s solidarity with Ukraine…