Muslim Brotherhood Disbands in Jordan Amid Crackdown, Raising Fears for Democracy and Palestinian Support
In a stunning move, the Muslim Brotherhood, Jordan’s biggest opposition group and a key Islamic movement, has announced it is dissolving itself. The decision comes after the Jordanian government banned the group, seized its assets, closed its offices, and froze its funds, accusing it of violence, sabotage, and threatening national security. The group says these claims are false and politically motivated.
This is a major blow to Jordan’s politics, as the Brotherhood’s political wing, the Islamic Action Front (IAF), won 31 out of 138 seats in recent elections, gaining support for its stance against Israeli actions in Gaza. The ban is seen as influenced by pressure from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Israel, who oppose Islamic movements. Human rights groups and Western countries have slammed the move, calling it an attack on democracy and free speech.
The Brotherhood’s end leaves a gap in Jordan’s politics with no clear replacement. This could weaken voices supporting Palestine and set a worrying trend for Islamic movements in the region. Supporters are devastated, and the decision could have big consequences for Jordan’s future.”
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