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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.
Mathieu Zahui, kepala keuangan African Development Foundation, lembaga afiliasi USAID, setuju mengaku bersalah menerima suap dan berbohong kepada penyidik. Ia mengarahkan US$800.000 ke perusahaan Kenya milik temannya, menerima kickback sementara perusahaan untung tanpa menyediakan layanan. Kasus ini menyoroti kekhawatiran atas korupsi dalam program bantuan luar negeri AS.
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The Swedish government is dissatisfied with developments in Serbia and is halting parts of aid to the country's state authorities. Resources will instead be redirected to strengthen civil society. The decision stems from shortcomings in Serbia's reform efforts on the rule of law, corruption, and fundamental freedoms.