US to designate Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood a foreign terrorist organization, State Department says - Reuters

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March 9, 2026
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The U.S. State Department plans to designate the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization.

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The U.S. State Department announced its intent to designate the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization. This move follows an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in February 2025, which mandated a review of the group's activities. The designation will impose sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans, on individuals and entities associated with the organization. According to a State Department spokesperson, the decision is based on evidence linking the group to acts of terrorism and destabilization in the region. This action is expected to impact U.S. foreign policy and aid efforts in Sudan.

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The U.S. State Department announced its intent to designate the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization.

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