Throughout the 1970s these groups received financial support from Libya, which came to be seen as a leader in the Third World's struggle against colonialism and neocolonialism.
Pada dasawarsa 1970-an, kelompok-kelompok tersebut menerima bantuan keuangan dari Libya, dan Libya pun dipandang sebagai pemimpin perjuangan Dunia Ketiga melawan kolonialisme dan neokolonialisme.