South Sudan Economist Charged with Exporting Weapons to Armed Groups

Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 12:43

The US has charged Peter Ajak, a South Sudanese economist and Harvard fellow, with conspiracy to export weapons like Stinger missile systems and grenade launchers to armed groups in South Sudan. Ajak, a former economist with the World Bank, along with his associate, planned to provide weapons to opposition groups aiming for a non-democratic regime change in South Sudan. The charges highlight the serious allegations against a prominent figure in the financial and academic world, raising concerns about potential impacts on South Sudan's stability.

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US Charges South Sudan Economist with Weapons Export Scheme

U.S. prosecutors have accused prominent South Sudanese economist, Peter Ajak, and Harvard fellow of conspiring to export dangerous weapons to armed groups in South Sudan. The Justice Department claimed that the economist and his associate planned to provide weapons to opposition groups for undemocratic regime change.

Allegations by the Justice Department

In a complaint unsealed recently, prosecutors outlined that the scheme involved exporting Stinger missile systems, grenade launchers, and automatic rifles.

The case raises significant concerns about the implications of such actions on regional security and political stability.

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