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Report: Afghan militants have mafia-like financing
Aug 2nd, 2012
One of the deadliest militant groups in Afghanistan, the Haqqani network, has developed a sophisticated, "mafia"-style financing operation that relies on extortion, kidnapping, smuggling and ties to legitimate businesses, according to a new report by a U.S.-based think tank. (Source: Associated Press) -
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