Local Traders Unwittingly Finance Al-Shabaab’s Costly and Lethal Assaults in Mogadishu, Amounting to $80,000
Mogadishu (AX) — The hustle and bustle of Mogadishu's vibrant markets, where traders earn their living amid the daily chaos, can mask an insidious undercurrent. Al-Shabaab, notorious for their devastating attacks, draws substantial financial support from unsuspecting Somali entrepreneurs. Banadir Regional Police Commander Moalim Mahdi recently unveiled this chilling reality at a national prosecutors' conference.
Mahdi unraveled the intricate nexus of power and fear that enables these militants to execute operations that…