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Egypt bans Muslim Brotherhood

Court orders disbandment of the Islamic organization
Photo EPA/KHALED ELFIQI
Photo EPA/KHALED ELFIQI

CAIRO, September 23. (Itar-Tass) – On Monday, Egyptian court has ruled that Muslim Brotherhood cannot operate on the territory of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Moreover, the court ordered to disband the Islamic association which dates back to 1928.

Local media reports that all financial assets and other property belonging to the Brotherhood and affiliate organizations, including offices and regional branches, are to be seized. 

Earlier this month Egyptian judicial authorities froze bank accounts of key leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood. According to official information, Muhammad Badie, the Brotherhood’s Supreme Guide, along with his deputies Khairat el-Shater and Rashad al-Bayumi, as well as well-known Salafi leader Hazem Abu Ismail and imam Safwat Hegazi were arrested.