US labels Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan as terrorists'

"The decision on Tuesday came weeks after President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing his administration to start the process of blacklisting the groups. These designations reflect the opening actions of an ongoing, sustained effort to thwart Muslim Brotherhood chapters' violence and destabilisation wherever it occurs, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement, according to AP. The United States will use all available tools to deprive these Muslim Brotherhood chapters of the resources to engage in or support terrorism."

"The designations make it illegal to provide material support to the groups. They also largely ban their current and former members from entering the US and impose economic sanctions to choke their revenue streams. Established in 1928 by Egyptian Muslim scholar Hassan al-Banna, the Muslim Brotherhood has offshoots and branches across the Middle East, including political parties and social organisations."

The United States designated Muslim Brotherhood organisations in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist groups and imposed sanctions and restrictions. The designations followed an executive order from President Donald Trump initiating blacklisting procedures. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the actions as part of a sustained effort to prevent Brotherhood chapters' violence and destabilisation. The designations criminalize providing material support to the groups, largely bar current and former members from entering the United States, and authorize economic sanctions to cut revenue streams. The Muslim Brotherhood was established in 1928 by Hassan al-Banna and maintains offshoots across the Middle East, including political parties and social organisations, which claim commitment to peaceful political participation.

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