From Arab News, with thanks to Skeet Street.
JEDDAH “” The Makkah-based Muslim World League (MWL) yesterday denied US allegations that it was involved in financing terror and said the US claim would tarnish the image of the organization.
The MWL “rejects anything linked to terrorism and is committed to Islam’s stand, which prohibits terrorist acts,” Secretary-General Dr. Abdullah Al-Turki said in a statement.
The 45-year-old league was “one of the first international organizations to exert major efforts to combat terrorism.” Turki said his organization was ready to cooperate with Islamic and international groups in order to “implement joint anti-terror programs.”…
US Treasury Undersecretary Stuart Levey charged Wednesday that wealthy Saudi individuals remain “a significant source” of funds for Islamist militants around the world.
US officials expressed particular concern about three Saudi-run associations that operate around the world “” the International Islamic Relief Organization (IIRO), WAMY and the Muslim World League…
Emphasizing MWL”s efforts for world peace and its humanitarian services, Turki said his organization had received “the Harbinger of Peace” certificate from the United Nations…