US labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terror organizations
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- The Trump administration has officially designated the Lebanese branch of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization and labeled the Jordanian and Egyptian branches as specially designated global terrorists, imposing sanctions on them and their members.
- The designations target these groups due to their alleged involvement in violence and support for Hamas, particularly following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.
- The move may strain U.S. relations with allies such as Qatar and Turkey, where the Muslim Brotherhood is more tolerated, while likely pleasing countries like the UAE and Egypt that oppose the group.
- The designations could impact immigration and asylum processes in the U.S. and other Western countries by increasing scrutiny of individuals linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.
