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EU Halts Aid to Sierra Leone Over Extradition Dispute Involving Dutch Fugitive
Owlester AI · from 1 source ·
The EU has suspended aid to Sierra Leone due to a demand for the extradition of Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers, leading to accusations of neo-colonialism from Sierra Leone.
Key facts
- The EU has suspended foreign aid to Sierra Leone over a demand for the extradition of Dutch fugitive Jos Leijdekkers.
- Dutch Justice and Security Minister David van Weel announced the suspension.
- Leijdekkers, known as 'Bolle Jos', was sentenced to 24 years in the Netherlands for drug trafficking, armed robbery, and ordering a murder.
- Sierra Leone had been scheduled to receive €18 million in aid, with an additional €22.5 million at risk.
- Reports suggest Leijdekkers has found refuge in Sierra Leone and is married to President Julius Maada Bio’s daughter.