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UN Report: $50 Million Hostage Ransom Funded Al-Qaeda's Mali Offensive
A United Nations report indicates that a $50 million hostage ransom payment was used to fund al-Qaeda's offensive in Mali.
17 Aug, 03:46 — 17 Aug, 06:49
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myjoyonlineMixed12h ago
A $50m hostage ransom funded al Qaeda’s Mali offensive, UN says
An estimated $50 million ransom paid to free a hostage seized by al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali in late 2025 has helped to fund their advances across West Africa and the group's global network, U.N. experts said.
By Abubakar Ibrahim
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A $50 million hostage ransom funded al Qaeda’s Mali offensive, UN says - CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE
A $50 million hostage ransom funded al Qaeda’s Mali offensive, UN says CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE
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