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Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision

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Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision

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The S leader Magdalena Andersson says that the withdrawn support to Unrwa places Sweden "in the same gang" as Trump and Orbán. But Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) brushes off the criticism and the government accuses S of lying

Unrwa Chief Criticizes Sweden's Decision to Halt Support

Unrwa Chief Criticizes Sweden's Decision to Halt Support

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Sweden's decision to stop support for Unrwa is based on empty excuses, according to the UN agency's chief Philippe Lazzarini. The decision came as a big surprise and has had a very negative effect, he says to Dagens Nyheter

Dousa Criticizes Green Party Amid Calls for Resignation Over Unrwa Handling

Dousa Criticizes Green Party Amid Calls for Resignation Over Unrwa Handling

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Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) hits back at the Green party's demands for him to resign due to the government's handling of the UN agency Unrwa. ”I work day and night to ensure that more families in Gaza can benefit from Swedish support”, says Dousa in a written comment

Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling

Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling

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The Green party demands that aid minister Benjamin Dousa (M) resigns. This due to the government's handling of the UN agency Unrwa

Social Democrats Report Dousa to Constitutional Committee Over Gaza Aid

Social Democrats Report Dousa to Constitutional Committee Over Gaza Aid

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The Social Democratic Party is reporting the Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Benjamin Dousa (M), to the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) due to the government's stopped aid to the UN agency Unrwa in Gaza, reports Dagens Nyheter.

Sida Faces Internal Dispute Over Resuming Aid to Unrwa

Sida Faces Internal Dispute Over Resuming Aid to Unrwa

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Sida's humanitarian department wants to resume aid to the aid organization Unrwa, but is refused by its own leadership, according to documents that Dagens Nyheter has taken part of. We work entirely in the government's line, says Sida's director general Jakob Granit to the newspaper

Clever Strategies Increase Coffee Production and Jobs in Tanzania

Clever Strategies Increase Coffee Production and Jobs in Tanzania

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When parts of the coffee industry are in crisis, there are shining exceptions. With simple but clever tricks – such as new plantations and better handling – coffee growers increased production in Tanzania

Somalia Expels Swedish Aid Chief Anna Saleem Högberg

Somalia Expels Swedish Aid Chief Anna Saleem Högberg

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The government in Somalia has decided to expel Anna Saleem Högberg, who is the head of Swedish aid there, writes Global Bar Magazine. The reason is said to be a conflict between the parties

Sweden Redirects 158 Million Kronor Aid to Myanmar Earthquake Relief

Sweden Redirects 158 Million Kronor Aid to Myanmar Earthquake Relief

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The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Sida, states that the 158 million kronor in humanitarian aid to Myanmar, which was recently decided upon, can now be redirected to support people affected by Friday's earthquake.

Sweden Seeks Clarity from US on $15 Million Aid Funds

Sweden Seeks Clarity from US on $15 Million Aid Funds

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Sweden is trying, together with Norway and the Netherlands, to get clarity on what will happen to a total of 15 million dollars, equivalent to 152 million kronor, which has been paid into the American aid agency Usaid.

Sida Pauses New Aid Projects

Sida Pauses New Aid Projects

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Side pauses all new aid agreements after USA's president Donald Trump made extensive cuts within the American aid agency USAID, reports Swedish Radio Ekot.

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

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The number of girls and women who have been subjected to genital mutilation has increased by 15 percent in recent years, despite great efforts against it. In several places, parents are fighting against the tradition

Dousa: Consequences of USAID shutdown being investigated

Dousa: Consequences of USAID shutdown being investigated

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In a sudden move, the US aid agency USAID was shut down. Now, Swedish Sida is investigating what consequences the American decision may have, says Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party)

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

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The number of girls and women who have been subjected to genital mutilation has increased by 15 percent in recent years, despite great efforts against it. In many places, parents are fighting against the tradition

The Government Increases Gaza Aid – Rejects Refugee Agency

The Government Increases Gaza Aid – Rejects Refugee Agency

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The government is doubling the targeted support to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the region to 800 million kronor. At the same time, the core support to the refugee organization Unrwa is being abolished

Sweden increases support to Syria

Sweden increases support to Syria

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More Swedish Support for Humanitarian Crises

More Swedish Support for Humanitarian Crises

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Sweden is providing additional support of SEK 182 million to severely affected people in six countries: Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Yemen, Myanmar, and Sudan.

Side provides support to reduce mpox infection

Side provides support to reduce mpox infection

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Dousa: Aid should benefit Sweden

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Dousa: Aid should benefit Sweden

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It has been stormy around Swedish aid in recent years. The government has reduced the budget and it will become more business-oriented – and also benefit Sweden

Action plan required - incorrect figures

Action plan required - incorrect figures

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The Government Cuts Aid

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The Government Cuts Aid

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The Government and the Sweden Democrats are reducing the aid budget. From 2026, the amount will be 53 billion kronor, compared to 56 billion today

The Tidö parties want to summon Sida to the committee

The Tidö parties want to summon Sida to the committee

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The Government stops aid to Iraq

The Government stops aid to Iraq

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The Government is terminating the development aid to Iraq. The country is thus missing out on hundreds of millions of kronor

Suspected Chief of Sida Released on Bail – Due to Lack of Resources

Suspected Chief of Sida Released on Bail – Due to Lack of Resources

A suspected CEO of Sidach has been released on bail – despite the suspicions remaining. According to State Prosecutor Thomas Forsberg, it is due to a lack of resources