By Our Correspondent

National News – The United States government has announced plans to designate the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation, citing allegations of violence against civilians and involvement in Sudan’s ongoing conflict.

The designation is expected to take effect on March 16, 2026, according to a statement released by the US Department of State.

The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who said the group had been placed on the Specially Designated Global Terrorist list.

The department also confirmed its intention to formally classify the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation under US law.

According to the statement, the decision follows intelligence reports linking the group to violent attacks targeting civilians during the ongoing crisis in Sudan.

The US government alleged that members of the organisation have carried out brutal actions aimed at destabilising efforts to restore peace in the country.

Rubio stated that fighters associated with the group had been involved in mass executions and acts of violence intended to advance extremist ideological goals.

The US government also accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of providing training and logistical support to militants linked to the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood.

The statement further revealed that the al-Baraa Bin Malik Brigade, a militia associated with the organisation, had already been sanctioned by the United States in September 2025.

The brigade was designated under Executive Order 14098 for its alleged involvement in the conflict that has devastated large parts of Sudan.

US authorities said the new designation would allow Washington to impose financial sanctions, freeze assets linked to the group, and restrict individuals or entities from providing support or resources to the organisation.

Rubio emphasised that the United States would continue to use all available measures to counter extremist networks and prevent them from accessing funding or international support.

The designation was issued under Section 219 of the US Immigration and Nationality Act and Executive Order 13224, which empower the US government to identify and sanction groups involved in terrorism-related activities worldwide.

Officials said the move is part of broader efforts by the United States to curb extremist violence and support international attempts to stabilise Sudan amid its ongoing political and humanitarian crisis.