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Minneapolis StarTribune: Somalis face ‘a hopeless situation’

Mohamed Muse, a Minneapolis cab driver, used to be able to wire money back to his wife and two small children in Mogadishu. Photo: David Joles, Star Tribune

Every day, Mohamed Muse grows more fearful for his family. The Minneapolis cab driver hasn’t been able to send the $200 to $300 his wife and two children in Somalia have come to rely on each month to pay for … Continue reading

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Franklin Bank Extends Dec 15th Deadline for Hawala Accounts Closure

Minneapolis— The Somali Action Alliance welcomes the extension of the deadline for closing business accounts of Somali Money Transfer firms from December 15th to the end of the month by Sunrise Community Banks, parent company of Franklin Bank. This move will … Continue reading

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