The global threat of rogue diplomacy November 14, 2022 Serdar Vardar | Pelin Ünkern Source https://p.dw.com/p/4JW0K Honorary consuls, a class of voluntary diplomat, are among the least-regulated actors in international diplomacy. A joint investigation by DW and partners reveals how it is abused by criminals and even terrorists. Diplomatic passports allow title holders numerous perks and clear financial advantages.
Honorary consuls are meant to foster ties between countries.
But criminals and others accused of exploiting the position have infiltrated their ranks, a new investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, ProPublica and160 journalists in 46 countries found.
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