Woman arrested in San Diego on charge of providing money to Somali terrorists

A woman has been arrested in San Diego on federal charges of providing money and other assistance to a terrorist group in Somalia that is trying to topple that government and create an Islamist state.

Nima Ali Yusuf, 24, was arrested Friday, according to federal prosecutors. She is charged with aiding Al Shabab, listed by the State Department as a terrorist group. Al Shabab claimed responsibility for bombings in Uganda that killed 76 people, including an American, during the World Cup finals last July.

Three San Diego men also face charges of helping the group: Saeed Moalin, 33; Mohamed Mohamed Mohamud, 38; and Issa Doreh, 54. All remain in custody.

Al Shabab is known to have ties to Al Qaeda, according to U.S. officials.

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Comments

[Paul]

Does this mean that I can now stop paying taxes? I'm awfully tired of paying for our state/corporate terrorism.

[Devils Advocate]

What is their document status? I would bet they are here on student visas.

Americans despise Latino illegal immigrants even though they love this country and try to thrive in it. But immigrants of middle eastern decent are readily given visas and green cards.

[Kunta Kinte]

Nima Ali Yusuf... I'm black and i don't have a problem with racial profiling

[Joe American]

Yeah lets just keep letting in more 3rd world immigrants... its such a wonderful idea!!

[Hip-Hop Killed Music]

Treason! Plain and simple. These people should be executed without trial. How dare they live in MY country and support such heinous acts.

[RichP]

In the US, it is not a crime to fund terrorism, as people are required by law to fund terrorism. The issue is whether the State (or is it Hate?) Dept. approves or disapproves of the particular terrorist organization, or whether it is the US government funding terrorist organizations on the "illegal" list.

[fdfgjhdjsgrn]

Sure, convict her for giving money to terrorists, but applaud the osama bin laden in the white house when he does it!

[Stephen J. Smith]

Let a few more terrorists in ! Stop middle east immigration.

[Leslie]

Why are these people HERE?!? Put them in jail and throw away the key.

[Mary]

This is why we need to know who is in the country at all times. We have enough of our own criminals, we don't need more no matter where they are from

[abarafi]

These people accused of sending money to Al Shabab, if convicted, should be subject to the same punishment meted on a couple of young girls a few weeks ago. They should be tied to a tree and shot in front of their families and other Muslims as a lesson. Of course, that won't happen. Unlike Al Shabab, al Qaeda and Hamas, Americans are not barbaric murderers. I understand the rationale that we should not sink to their level, but sometimes it's really hard to adhere to principle.

[RWh]

Please DEPORT them. What in the heck is this country doing allowing immigrants of this nature into this country? By the way, Americans do not despise illegal Latino immigrants, they just don't like the illegal part. Get in line with everyone else.

[SD-Towing]

It's crazy to think I might have neighbors who live in this country, reap the benefits, and then go off and support terrorist organizations ... right next door.

[SD-Towing]

It's crazy to think I might have neighbors who live in this country, reap the benefits, and then go off and support terrorist organizations ... right next door.