A UN report says most of a $50 million ransom was redistributed to fighters in the Sahel.
WHO:UN report
WHAT:UN report says $50 million ransom money was redistributed to fighters in the Sahel and some to Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the Arabian Peninsula and its central command.
WHEN:Reported Aug 15, 2026 at 5:10 AM ET
WHERE:Sahel
WHY:The report describes how ransom funds were redistributed to Al-Qaeda-linked fighters and command.
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