Summary
The United States has labeled the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a "terrorist" group, applying specific designations that allow for economic sanctions and legal actions against it. This decision is part of President Trump's broader efforts to counteract groups linked to Iran and those it deems perpetuating violence in Sudan. The State Department claims that the group engages in violence against civilians and is supported by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
Key Facts
- The US designated the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a "specially designated global terrorist" and plans to label it a "foreign terrorist organisation."
- These designations allow the US to impose economic sanctions and ban material support to the group.
- The US accuses the group of being backed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and of conducting violence against civilians in Sudan.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the group undermines conflict resolution in Sudan.
- The United Arab Emirates supported the US move, citing efforts to reduce violence against civilians.
- In January, the Trump administration also blacklisted Muslim Brotherhood affiliates in Lebanon, Jordan, and Sudan.
- The Muslim Brotherhood was established in 1928 and has branches and affiliates across the Middle East.
- The group claims to be involved in peaceful political activities, while some Western critics accuse them of violent connections.
