On 17 October, OFAC announced that it had designated a network of al-Shabaab financial facilitators who hold leadership roles within al-Shabaab and act as key interlocutors between the group and local companies in Somalia. This network has engaged in weapons procurement, financial facilitation, and recruitment activities for al-Shabaab. In addition to being leaders within al-Shabaab, these facilitators have had direct contact with other previously designated al-Shabaab officials.
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1028
https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/recent-actions/20221017
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