December 23rd 2024.
A former US fighter pilot and Australian citizen, Daniel Duggan, is facing extradition to the US for allegedly assisting the Chinese military in violation of arms trafficking laws. Duggan, 55, was taken into custody in Australia in October 2022 on US orders. It is believed that between 2010 and 2012, he provided military training to Chinese pilots in South Africa and received $100,000 in payment for his services.
According to Duggan's friends and family, his extradition is set to take place sometime between December 30 and February 17. This news was confirmed by his wife, Saffrine Duggan, who received a letter from the Australian government. She expressed shock and heartbreak at the decision, which was delivered just before Christmas with no explanation or justification.
The Duggan family feels abandoned by the Australian government and is deeply disappointed in their failure to protect an Australian family. Saffrine expressed fear that they may not see her husband for a very long time, causing great sadness for their children.
In response to the allegations, the family released a statement denying Duggan's involvement in the unlawful activities. They claim that he was only a part-time flying instructor at the time of the alleged crime, which took place more than 12 years ago at a flying school in South Africa. They maintain his innocence and argue that the actions he is accused of were not considered a crime in Australia.
Duggan has been an Australian citizen for over 13 years and has been held in a Sydney prison for the past 26 months. His family believes that the charges against him are politically motivated, given the current state of relations between China and the US, as well as the length of time that has passed since the alleged events took place. Despite their arguments, Duggan's extradition is still set to take place.
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