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Mon. Jan 06, 2003

Saudis Keep On Giving

Saudis Keep On Giving – “Saudi Arabia has transferred $500 million to Al Qaida over the past decade, according to a report prepared for the United Nations. The report asserts that the Saudi funds represent the most important source of financing for Al Qaida and that Riyad, pressured by leading officials, has failed to stop the flow of money to Al Qaida in wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 suicide attacks on New York and Washington. The 34-page report was written by a French investigator at the request of Colombia, which occupies the presidency of the Security Council.” [...] “The report contrasts with assertions by official spokesmen in Riyad and Washington that Saudi Arabia has made strides toward the halt in Al Qaida financing.”

Washington says they’re our friends. Riyadh agrees. But even the UN knows it isn’t true.