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UAE's 50M dollar ransom funds terrorists
A UN report has revealed that terrorist groups in the Sahel region of Africa received substantial ransom payments, reaching approximately $50 million in 2025. These funds have contributed to enabling and expanding the influence of Al-Qaeda and its affiliates. The report indicated that the majority of this money was transferred directly to terrorists in the area, with a significant portion redistributed to groups such as "Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin," thereby strengthening their military and logistical capabilities and leading to an escalation of the insurgency in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The report emphasized that paying ransoms hinders counter-terrorism efforts and empowers extremist networks, while Algeria maintains a policy of not paying ransoms and underscores its role in combating terrorism financing through mediation and preventive measures.
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