Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood in a move that could shut down its largest opposition party

Jordan Outlaws Muslim Brotherhood, Confiscates Assets and Offices

Jordan outlawed the Muslim Brotherhood, the country's most vocal opposition group, and confiscated its assets on Wednesday after members of the Islamist group were found to be linked to a sabotage plot, Interior Minister Mazen Fraya said. There was no immediate comment from the movement, which has operated legally in Jordan for decades and has widespread grass-roots support in major urban centers and scores of offices across the country. Jordan …

That is, the Islamist movement, which also includes the most voted opposition party in the country.

Jordan bans all Muslim Brotherhood operations

Last week, Jordan said it had arrested 16 people accused of manufacturing short-range missiles, possessing explosives and automatic weapons, concealing a ready-to-use missile, and illegally recruiting and training people. By The Associated Press Jordan announced Wednesday a sweeping ban on the Muslim Brotherhood after accusing the group of planning attacks. The Islamic Action Front, a political party linked to the regionwide Brotherhood, won the…

Jordan outlaws Muslim Brotherhood group, confiscates assets

Interior Minister Mazin Fraya says all the activities of the group will be banned and its assets confiscated.

Jordan has banned the Islamic Muslim Brotherhood.

Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood after ‘sabotage plot’ uncovered - The Jewish Chronicle

The Brotherhood represents the largest opposition force in the country but has long been criticised over its alleged ties to terror groups