Kenyan Bus Crown Among 16 Entities Sanctioned by US Over Support of Al Shabaab
Written by moradio on 12 March 2024
NAIROBI, Kenya, March 12- The Kenyan bus company is one of 16 entities and individuals sanctioned by the United States for their support of the militant group Al-Shabaab.
Alongside allegations of money laundering, the bus company is accused of aiding Al-Shabaab’s logistical operations.
According to US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller, these entities and individuals form a transnational network spanning the Horn of Africa, United Arab Emirates, and Cyprus, facilitating financing and money laundering for Al-Shabaab.
“The threat posed by al-Shabaab is not limited to Somalia. Al-Shabaab’s revenues are disbursed to other al-Qa’ida-linked groups worldwide and help fund al-Qa’ida’s global ambitions to commit acts of terrorism and undermine good governance.
“Today’s action reflects the United States’ counterterrorism priorities in Somalia and supports the dynamic relationship we have established with the Somali government to counter the terrorist threats endangering the Somali people and undermining their communities,” Miller said.
The US Treasury Department states that Al-Shabaab generates over $100 million annually through extortion and financial support from affiliated individuals and businesses. Those sanctioned are accused of raising and laundering millions of dollars for Al-Shabaab’s interests.
