Friday, October 16, 2009

Osama's cash flow problem


Al-Qaeda "Faces Funding Crisis"

Al-Qaeda is in its worst financial state for many years and has made several appeals for funds already this year, according to senior U.S. Treasury official David Cohen.

"We assess that al-Qaeda is in its weakest financial condition in several years and that, as a result, its influence is waning," Cohen said in Washington.

He also noted a trend in militant organizations turning to criminal activities to finance themselves. Hizbullah, he alleged, is involved in making and selling illegal copies of music and computer software, as well as cigarette smuggling.
(BBC News)
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2 comments:

LHwrites said...

Why it is always so important to root out and stop hidden funding activities for these organizations, often in unsuspecting communities in countries all around the globe.

Bruce said...

I was almost expecting the article to say they were involved with prostitution, as that would expose their hypocrisy.