Sweden redirects aid to Somalia in migrant deal
Sweden redirected aid money to Somali PM's office projects in exchange for accepting deported migrants. Opposition calls the alleged secret deal shocking and demands answers. Experts say the corruption risk was obvious from the beginning.
Sweden redirected development aid to projects near the Somali prime minister's office. This happened in exchange for Somalia accepting deported citizens. A Swedish radio investigation revealed the arrangement. Wilo Abdulle Osman worked on migration issues in Somalia. She said the corruption risk was obvious. She stated misuse of funds was clear to experts. The Center Party has called Development Minister Benjamin Dousa before parliament's foreign committee. Anna Lasses serves as the Center Party's foreign policy spokesperson. She said the alleged secret deal was very serious and shocking. She emphasized aid should support children's education, democracy projects, and food security. This arrangement shows how migration politics can distort development priorities. The trade-off between deportation targets and proper aid oversight raises ethical concerns.