Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Rubio: 'Very short window', maybe days, for Hamas to accept deal
Al Mayadeen correspondent to southern Lebanon: Israeli warplanes launched a raid on the Ksar Zaatar neighborhood in western Nabatieh.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: The tower destroyed by the Israeli occupation in Gaza includes media offices, including Al Mayadeen's bureau.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: Four fetuses and three premature babies died at Nasser Medical Complex due to malnutrition
Lebanese Ministry of Health: One person was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a car in the town of Burj Qalawieh, south Lebanon.
Al Mayadeen correspondent: The first ship of the Maghreb fleet delivering aid to break the siege on Gaza departs from the port of Gammarth in Tunisia.
Channel 12: Airspace closed at Ramon Airport due to fears of drone infiltration
IOF Spokesperson: Sirens sounded over an aircraft infiltration in the Bir Ora area, and details are being examined
Drone infiltration sirens sound north of the Gulf of Aqaba
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: The Israeli occupation carried out five extremely violent raids on the western areas of Gaza City

Ex-US marine Daniel Duggan to be extradited over alleged aid to China

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: The Wall Street Journal
  • 23 Dec 2024 17:17
2 Min Read

Australian Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus confirmed the decision, asserting that Duggan would be handed over to US authorities following his detention in 2022.

Listen
  • x
  • Daniel Duggan maintains his innocence and denies the allegations made against him, his family said. (AP)
    Daniel Duggan maintains his innocence and denies the allegations made against him, his family said. (AP)

The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that Daniel Duggan, a former US Marine now residing in Australia, will be extradited to the United States to face charges related to allegations of aiding Chinese military pilots.

Duggan is accused of assisting China in enhancing its pilots' aircraft carrier landing skills, a critical focus as the country builds its naval capabilities.

The allegations, which Duggan denies, involve claims that he worked with a South African aviation school to train Chinese pilots during the early 2010s.

Duggan's legal team has argued that his actions would not be considered criminal under Australian law.

His family, expressing deep concern over the extradition decision, stated they are exploring their legal options.

Related News

Israeli media: US betrayed Qatar, gave green light for attack on Hamas

Pentagon spends $10.8bln on 25 classified weapons to counter China

🧵DESPICABLE!🤬

Under cover of Christmas, Attorney General @MarkDreyfusKCMP has approved Australian citizen & father of six DAN DUGGAN's extradition to the USA.

Duggan will NOT receive a free trial in the weaponised US legal system.

Listen to his devestated wife Saffrine⬇️ pic.twitter.com/HVpPx0H8zJ

— Robert Barwick (@RobbieBarwick) December 23, 2024

Australian Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus confirmed the decision, asserting that Duggan would be handed over to US authorities following his detention in 2022.

The indictment against Duggan, originally filed in 2017 and made public two years ago, underscores heightened scrutiny by the US and its allies over reports of veteran Western military personnel contributing to Chinese military advancements.

Read more: Germany concerned retired pilots might disclose secrets to China

The US Department of Justice has not issued a public response to the matter.

Meanwhile, the case raises broader concerns about China's efforts to recruit Western expertise as it expands its fleet of aircraft carriers and strengthens its military operations.

Duggan, an Australian citizen for nearly 13 years and a father of six, maintains his innocence, contending that he has been unfairly targeted.

  • US
  • US Air Force
  • extradition
  • China
  • Australia
  • Daniel Duggan

Most Read

The damaged building in the Katara neighborhood, Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025 (Social media)

Hamas delegation survives Israeli assassination attempt in Qatar

  • Politics
  • 9 Sep 2025
Pro-"Israel" conservative Charlie Kirk shot during Utah speech

American far-right activist Charlie Kirk shot dead during Utah speech

  • US & Canada
  • 11 Sep 2025
Uprising against Volker Turk at the Human Rights Council over Gaza.

Uprising against Volker Turk at the Human Rights Council over Gaza

  • Politics
  • 12 Sep 2025
A screengrab from the ad played on Fox News. (X Screengrab)

Fox airs ad warning Trump not to let Netanyahu 'play' him on Gaza

  • US & Canada
  • 11 Sep 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
President Nicolas Maduro gestures to supporters during the inauguration of a monument in China's honor on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, September 3, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Maduro warns of threats, urges 'battle for truth' to defend Venezuela

Damage is seen after an Israeli strike targeted a compound that hosted Hamas' political leadership in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)
Politics

Netanyahu informed Trump before deadly attack in Doha: Reports

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hold a joint press conference at the Prime Minister's Office, during Rubio's visit, in occupied al-Quds, occupied Palestine, Monday, September 15, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Netanyahu warns of Israeli isolation, calls to boost self-reliance

Spain axes €700Mln arms deals with 'Israel' over Gaza genocide
Politics

Spain axes €700 mln arms deals with 'Israel' over Gaza genocide

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS