Jordan Bans the Muslim Brotherhood and Closes its Offices
Jordanian Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya announced last night, Wednesday, that the Muslim Brotherhood’s activities had been banned, declaring it an illegal organization.
Al-Faraya affirmed that “membership in the so-called dissolved Muslim Brotherhood is prohibited,” in addition to “promoting the group’s ideas under penalty of legal accountability.”
Al-Faraya indicated in a press conference that any activity by the group, regardless of its nature, is considered a violation of the law and requires legal accountability. He announced the acceleration of the work of the dissolution committee tasked with confiscating the group’s assets in accordance with relevant judicial rulings.
The Interior Minister warned that “political forces, media outlets, social media users, civil society organizations, and any other entities are prohibited from engaging with or publishing material related to the so-called dissolved Muslim Brotherhood, or any of its affiliates and branches, under penalty of legal accountability.”
Al-Faraya also announced a decision to “close any offices or headquarters used by the dissolved Muslim Brotherhood throughout the Kingdom, even if they are in partnership with any other entities,” under penalty of legal accountability.
He explained that “these decisions were taken based on the state’s unwavering commitment to the safety of our society, to protecting it from actions that disturb security and order, distort best political practices, and to preserve its security and stability.”
Last week, Jordanian Minister of Communications and government spokesman Mohammad al-Momani announced the arrest of 16 individuals accused of involvement in manufacturing missiles and drones with the aim of “sowing chaos and sabotage within the kingdom.” The Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan denied any connection to the matter.
