The United States announced Monday it will designate Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation, accusing the Islamist movement of receiving backing from Iran.
The designation will take effect within a week, expanding Washington’s campaign against groups it says fuel instability and violence across the region.
US officials said the move follows January decisions that labelled several other Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organisations, including networks linked to its historic base in Egypt.
In a statement, the State Department accused the Sudanese branch of using violence against civilians to disrupt efforts aimed at resolving Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
Officials argued that such actions deepen instability and undermine diplomatic initiatives seeking to end fighting that has devastated communities and displaced millions nationwide.
Washington also alleged the group promotes a violent ideology while benefiting from external support, specifically pointing to alleged assistance from Iran.
The announcement signals a further hardening of US policy toward Islamist movements viewed as security threats, reflecting broader regional tensions and shifting alliances.
Analysts say the designation could trigger sanctions, restrict financial networks, and complicate political negotiations involving actors connected to Sudan’s fractured power landscape.
Sudan remains gripped by conflict between rival military factions, leaving civilians trapped amid violence, economic collapse, and a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis.
The State Department did not immediately detail additional measures but indicated further steps could follow as authorities monitor developments on the ground.
The decision underscores Washington’s attempt to shape outcomes in Sudan through pressure tools, even as diplomatic solutions remain fragile and uncertain.
