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Islamic State continues to fundraise through kidnappings for ransom
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Islamic State continues to fundraise through kidnappings for ransom

Terrorist Financing

Jessica Davis
Oct 28, 2018
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Islamic State continues to fundraise through kidnappings for ransom
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The Islamic State continues to raise money by conducting kidnappings for ransom. A recent hostage negotiation will likely net the group $27 million.

The Islamic State kidnapped 30 Druze in late July. In order to secure their release, the Syrian government has agreed to release 60 Islamic State members and pay a $27 million ransom.

The Islamic State has ra…

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