Saudi charity accused of terrorism dissolved

06 Oct, 2004

The Saudi ministry of Islamic affairs has dissolved the Al-Haramain Islamic Foundation, accused by the United States of funding terrorism, an official at the charity told AFP on Tuesday.
"The ministry has asked the management of the foundation to close its doors and dismiss its personnel," the official said, requesting anonymity.
Al-Haramain figured among a number of Saudi charities accused by Washington of financing terrorism after the September 11, 2001 attacks.

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