The Associated Press published on 6 December 2018 an article titled "Bloody Rivalry Erupts between Al-Shabab, Islamic State Group in Somalia" by Abdi Guled.
The article reports a growing conflict between two extremist groups in Somalia: al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabaab and a group affiliated with the Islamic State that consists mainly of defectors from al-Shabaab. Both groups are competing for funding from local businesses by extorting money from them.
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Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Al-Shabaab Funding Assessment
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies published in June 2017 a report titled "Al-Shabaab Financial Assessment" by Yaya J. Fanusie, a former CIA counterterrorism analyst, and Alex Entz.
The report concludes that al-Shabaab probably will see its funding grow in years to come as AMISOM draws down its support for the government of Somalia. Al-Shabaab's funding comes primarily from an extensive taxation system.
The report concludes that al-Shabaab probably will see its funding grow in years to come as AMISOM draws down its support for the government of Somalia. Al-Shabaab's funding comes primarily from an extensive taxation system.
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