Dutch Minister of Justice and Security
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Pushed the European Commission to suspend Sierra Leone aid; announced the freeze publicly
The European Commission halted €18 million in budget payments to Sierra Leone, a freeze Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel says punishes the West African state for sheltering Jos Leijdekkers, a convicted cocaine trafficker on Dutch and Europol wanted lists since 2022. The money was scheduled for delivery this year under the EU's 2021-2027 support program.
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