Report: Afghan militants have mafia-like financing

ISLAMABAD (AP) — 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. - Report: Afghan militants have mafia-like financing - The Associated Press
شبکهء حقانی عمليات مالی مافيا گونه را به ميان آورده است
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