Combating Islamic State Finance: West Africa and the Sahel

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Combating Islamic State Finance: West Africa and the Sahel

According to the United Nations, the Islamic State’s most successful regional financial offices include al-Karrar, al-Furqan, and al-Siddiq. This series breaks down each office’s operations, with part two investigating al-Furqan. To read part one, click here. Introduction The Islamic State (IS) and its affiliate groups in West Africa and the Sahel remain resilient to the counterterrorism efforts of local and international authorities. Overseeing…