The recent ban on the Brotherhood affects its political faction, the Islamic Action Front, raising concerns about opposition dynamics in Jordan.
**Jordan Shuts Down Muslim Brotherhood Amid Arrests Linked to Attack Plans**
**Jordan Shuts Down Muslim Brotherhood Amid Arrests Linked to Attack Plans**
Jordan's government cracks down on the Muslim Brotherhood following arrests suspected of plotting attacks.
Jordan's government has implemented a sweeping ban on the Muslim Brotherhood amidst escalating security concerns linked to suspected attack plots. This decision comes just a week after authorities arrested several members of the group on allegations of planning rocket and drone assaults aimed at destabilizing national security.
During a press conference, Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya announced the closure of all Brotherhood offices, confiscation of its assets, and declared any activities associated with the group as illegal. The organization has not yet publicly responded to these allegations, maintaining that it is not involved in the claimed security threats.
There is uncertainty surrounding the implications of this ban for the Islamic Action Front (IAF), the Brotherhood’s political branch, which holds the position of the largest opposition party in Jordan's parliament. Following the announcement, police raided the IAF's headquarters to investigate further. IAF’s secretary general, Wael Saqqa, has reaffirmed the group’s status as a legitimate political entity, insisting it has no connections to the alleged criminal activities, stating that the IAF is committed to order, law, and constitutional provisions.
Previously, in 2020, Jordan’s highest court had ruled that the Brotherhood was "dissolved" for failing to regularize its legal status, yet the Brotherhood persisted in its political activities, successfully contesting the last parliamentary elections where they secured 31 seats out of a total 138.
In related events, authorities have confirmed the arrest of 16 individuals accused of plotting potential attacks to sow chaos, which included possession of explosives and automatic weapons, plans for drone manufacturing, and training operatives domestically and internationally. Al-Faraya reiterated claims that Brotherhood members engage in clandestine activities detrimental to national security, alleging that evidence was found linking them to hidden rocket manufacturing sites.
Despite these accusations, the Brotherhood firmly denies any involvement in the alleged plots, reiterating its dedication to a peaceful political agenda. The group, founded in Egypt nearly a century ago, has local branches across the globe but faces legal restrictions in several countries where it is considered a security threat.
During a press conference, Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya announced the closure of all Brotherhood offices, confiscation of its assets, and declared any activities associated with the group as illegal. The organization has not yet publicly responded to these allegations, maintaining that it is not involved in the claimed security threats.
There is uncertainty surrounding the implications of this ban for the Islamic Action Front (IAF), the Brotherhood’s political branch, which holds the position of the largest opposition party in Jordan's parliament. Following the announcement, police raided the IAF's headquarters to investigate further. IAF’s secretary general, Wael Saqqa, has reaffirmed the group’s status as a legitimate political entity, insisting it has no connections to the alleged criminal activities, stating that the IAF is committed to order, law, and constitutional provisions.
Previously, in 2020, Jordan’s highest court had ruled that the Brotherhood was "dissolved" for failing to regularize its legal status, yet the Brotherhood persisted in its political activities, successfully contesting the last parliamentary elections where they secured 31 seats out of a total 138.
In related events, authorities have confirmed the arrest of 16 individuals accused of plotting potential attacks to sow chaos, which included possession of explosives and automatic weapons, plans for drone manufacturing, and training operatives domestically and internationally. Al-Faraya reiterated claims that Brotherhood members engage in clandestine activities detrimental to national security, alleging that evidence was found linking them to hidden rocket manufacturing sites.
Despite these accusations, the Brotherhood firmly denies any involvement in the alleged plots, reiterating its dedication to a peaceful political agenda. The group, founded in Egypt nearly a century ago, has local branches across the globe but faces legal restrictions in several countries where it is considered a security threat.
