FNB and Al Aqsa Saga

FNB and Al Aqsa Saga

War on Terror strikes Muslim charity! What’s next? Drones in Johannesburg…? By Iqbal Jassat What explains the decision by First National Bank of South Africa (FNBSA) to close the banking account of Johannesburg-based Al Aqsa Foundation? What informs FNBSA...
Banking in the age of US unilateralism

Banking in the age of US unilateralism

The Al Aqsa Foundation of South Africa is a legitimate organisation registered with the Department for Social Development. It is religious, non-political and its objective is to provide for the cultural and social needs of the poor and needy Palestinians living within...
Closing of Al Aqsa’s bank accounts concerns the CfP

Closing of Al Aqsa’s bank accounts concerns the CfP

The unilateral decisions by First National Bank (FNB) and Al- Baraka Bank to close the bank account of the Al Aqsa Foundation of South Africa (AAFSA) concern the Coalition for a Free Palestine. The foundation is involved with charity work primarily with orphans and...