Blow to terrorists' wallets: Bamako increases financial pressure
On June 18, the Minister of Economy and Finance of Mali, Alousseni Sanou, signed a decree on expanding the list of persons subject to targeted financial sanctions against individuals and structures suspected of links to terrorist and criminal networks.
The document provides for the freezing of assets of twelve people, including politicians, activists, journalists and former representatives of the armed movements of the north. The sanctions are imposed for six months with the possibility of extension and are aimed at combating the financing of terrorism and money laundering. Bamako believes that the fight against armed groups should be conducted not only on the battlefield, but also through cutting off their sources of funding.
The decision was made against the background of continued pressure from jihadist groups and the difficult security situation. In recent months, the country's authorities have consistently strengthened control measures, seeking to deprive armed groups of financial and logistical support
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