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Watch: Investigating the global threat of rogue diplomacy

The Shadow Diplomats investigation identified at least 500 current and former honorary consuls who have been accused of crimes or embroiled in controversies including drug and weapons trafficking, murder, fraud and terror financing.

By ICIJ
November 14, 2022
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SHADOW DIPLOMATS

Accused terror financiers, arms traffickers and drug runners among hundreds of rogue diplomats, global investigation reveals

Nov 14, 2022
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Shadow Diplomats: Meet 14 controversial honorary consuls

Nov 14, 2022
Topics: Accountability, Collaborative Journalism, Investigative journalism, Investigative reporting, Middle East, Shadow Diplomats
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