Leaders within Sudan’s Islamic movement are divided over the future of the Al-Baraa Bin Malik Brigades after the United States designated the group as a terrorist organisation.
Sources familiar with the discussions said movement officials are considering several options, including restructuring the brigades or dissolving them and integrating their members into other military units.
According to the newspaper Sawt Al-Umma, one faction is pushing for the group’s immediate dissolution, warning that its continued existence could trigger serious political and security consequences internationally.
However, influential figures within the movement oppose the proposal, arguing that the brigades play a crucial role in ongoing Burhan’s military operations on Sudan’s front lines.
The issue has reportedly been referred to security authorities, which have been tasked with studying available options and providing recommendations on the way forward.
Despite the internal debate, the brigades continue to operate from their headquarters on Nile Street in Omdurman, with no visible changes to their activities.
No official decision has been announced, reflecting broader divisions within the Islamic movement over how to respond to growing international pressure.
Uncertainty surrounding the group’s future deepened after authorities abruptly cancelled a planned press conference that was expected to address the US designation.
As discussions continue behind closed doors, the movement faces the challenge of balancing military considerations with the diplomatic and political fallout of the American sanctions, leaving the fate of the brigades unresolved.
