Think Global, Act Local, war against global JihadOSLO, Norway — A Somali-born Norwegian citizen accused of funding a Somali militant group has become the first person to be charged under the Nordic country's 2002 terror financing law.
Federal prosecutors said Wednesday they have brought charges against the 40-year-old man, whom they accuse of raising 200,000 kroner ($36,000) for the Somalia-based militant group al-Shabaab between 2007 and 2008.They did not give his name in line with Norwegian privacy rules.The U.S. and several other countries, including Norway, have designated the Islamist al-Shabaab a terrorist organization.The man, who was allowed to remain free ahead of his trial, faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.Prosecutor Paal Loeseth says the trial will take place in Oslo District Court in early 2010.http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5g2-cPavse4dgZFXTSgKeNch8cF0A
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