So it seems the economic downturn is affecting arms buying for the terrorists of the world. But what got me the most was at the end of the article.
"Adding to the difficulties of the insurgency, said al-Muhaciri, there is a shortage of women to cook and clean for fighters on the front line.
Only 15 Turkish women so far have come to Afghanistan with their men, he said."
Seems the boys can't cook and clean for themselves.