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Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan officially dissolves itself amid security crackdown
Published July 22nd, 2025 - 06:21 GMT The now-dissolved association was formed in 2015 as a legally recognized alternative to the original Muslim Brotherhood group, which was disbanded by court order. ALBAWABA- In a surprise announcement, the Muslim Brotherhood Association in Jordan declared on Tuesday that it has permanently dissolved itself, citing "national interest" and a rejection of clandestine activity. Also Read Jordan participates in extinguishing fires in Syria The group issued a formal statement confirming the decision to cease all legal and administrative operations under the Jordanian Parties Law, effectively ending its official presence in the country. The announcement comes in the wake of escalating government pressure, including a ban on the group's activities, the closure of its offices, the confiscation of its assets, and the arrest of several of its members. Authorities allege that some members were involved in planning operations that posed a threat to national security, including the use of drones and domestically produced rockets. — Roya News English (@RoyaNewsEnglish) July 22, 2025 These developments culminated in a major government decision on April 22, 2025, when Interior Minister Mazen al-Faraya announced that the Brotherhood's offices would be shuttered and any further activities deemed illegal. The Ministry of Interior had previously classified the association as illegal, stating that it had failed to comply with legal and organizational requirements. Security officials added that investigations had uncovered both internal and external links that were deemed dangerous to the state's stability. The now-dissolved association was formed in 2015 as a legally recognized alternative to the original Muslim Brotherhood group, which was disbanded by court order. Since then, it had continued limited political and social activity through the Islamic Action Front (IAF), its political arm, which had managed to secure parliamentary seats and play a role in public discourse. Also Read Turkey unveils hypersonic ballistic missile TAYFUN Block-4 Analysts say this move represents the official termination of the Brotherhood's legal standing in Jordan and reflects a hardened government stance toward political movements with Islamist affiliations. The decision also comes amid growing opposition calls for a comprehensive national political dialogue and greater tolerance for pluralism in the political landscape. The Muslim Brotherhood has denied any involvement in alleged plots to destabilize the country and has yet to issue a response to the latest announcement. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
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Correction: Viral video falsely claimed to show protest in Togo, footage is from Kenya
Roya News English previously shared a video on social media claiming to show a large protest in Togo against President Faure Gnassingbé. We have since learned that the footage was actually taken in Nairobi, Kenya, during recent demonstrations against President William Ruto. We regret the error and apologize for the misrepresentation. The video, which showed crowds marching along a highway with smoke rising in the background, was widely circulated online. The accompanying caption incorrectly stated that it depicted Togolese citizens protesting constitutional changes aimed at extending President Gnassingbé's time in power. While Togo has indeed witnessed anti-government protests in recent weeks, triggered by arrests of opposition figures, rising electricity costs, and a controversial constitutional reform, the video in question is unrelated to those events. The clarification comes after a fact-check by Agence France-Presse (AFP), which identified the video's true origin using both audio and visual analysis. Swahili - a language not spoken in Togo - can be heard in the footage. Additionally, road signs visible in the video point to Nairobi landmarks such as Kamiti Road, Garden City, and Mombasa. Using geolocation tools and satellite imagery, AFP confirmed that the footage was filmed on Thika Road in Nairobi during protests on June 25, 2025. The demonstrations marked the anniversary of deadly unrest in 2024 and were met with a heavy police response. The Kenyan government later claimed it had thwarted a coup attempt and labeled the protests as acts of terrorism. We thank AFP Fact Check for its verification work, which helped clarify the origins of the footage and prevent further misinformation.
