Foreign Aid
Sida takes aid funding allegations to Hamas seriously
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Sweden's aid agency Sida is seriously investigating claims that Swedish aid money has gone to an organization linked to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa has summoned Sida's director general to a meeting at the Foreign Ministry. A joint probe is underway with several countries to determine if any errors occurred.
Criticism of Dousa over false Hamas links
Benjamin Dousa (M) faces criticism for claiming Swedish aid went to an organization linked to Hamas. The Palestinian group ICHR denies the allegations and stresses its political independence. Sida states no aid has reached terror organizations.