US Designates Sudan's Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Group
The United States has officially designated the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan as a foreign terrorist organization, effective one week from the announcement. The State Department accused the group of employing unrestrained violence against civilians to advance its Islamist ideology and undermining conflict resolution efforts. Furthermore, Washington alleged that the Sudanese branch receives significant support from Iran, including training and fighters from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, with estimates suggesting up to 20,000 fighters have been deployed in the ongoing civil war. This move follows similar designations of other Muslim Brotherhood branches, such as those in Egypt, earlier this year. The designation occurs amidst a brutal three-year conflict between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Force (RSF), which has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and massive displacement. While the US previously accused both the RSF and the army of atrocities, this specific action targets the political influence of the Brotherhood within the war zone.
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US Designates Sudan's Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Group
The United States has officially designated the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan as a foreign terrorist organization, effective one week from the announcement. The State Department accused the group of employing unrestrained violence against civilians to advance its Islamist ideology and undermining conflict resolution efforts. Furthermore, Washington alleged that the Sudanese branch receives significant support from Iran, including training and fighters from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, with estimates suggesting up to 20,000 fighters have been deployed in the ongoing civil war. This move follows similar designations of other Muslim Brotherhood branches, such as those in Egypt, earlier this year. The designation occurs amidst a brutal three-year conflict between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Force (RSF), which has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and massive displacement. While the US previously accused both the RSF and the army of atrocities, this specific action targets the political influence of the Brotherhood within the war zone.
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