Hawiye Terrorist own Telecom Firms Thrive in Somalia Despite War, Shattered Economy

Hormuud has also profited in this war economy. Calls—and revenue—go up when fighting erupts and people need a way to get in touch with friends and relatives. In militant-controlled areas, young men and women are banned from socializing, so they tend to stay home and send text messages to each other instead. The militants use Hormuud's service too, relying on the company's mobile-phone network to coordinate attacks and call for reinforcements. 

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