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Duggan Loses Extradition Appeal; Faces U.S. Charges

4/16/2026

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  • Daniel Duggan lost his appeal against extradition to the United States on April 16, 2026, after facing charges of illegally training Chinese military pilots while working in South Africa.
  • He has been imprisoned since his arrest in 2022.
  • His wife, Saffrine, urged Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to intervene, saying he could halt the extradition.
  • Duggan's legal team has 28 days to decide on further appeals.
  • He renounced his U.S. citizenship in 2016 and became a naturalized Australian citizen.