Cairo:Egyptian authorities have permanently designated the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist entity, as per a decision published in the official gazette on Monday. This decision includes three leaders of the group who have been convicted by final and irrevocable judicial rulings.
According to Maan News Agency, the list of leaders comprises Abdul Rahman Hassan Mohamed Meligy, Gamal Abdel Hamid Gomaa Abdel Hamid, and Osama Ibrahim Mohamed Mustafa Al-Rakh. These individuals were named following their convictions through final judicial rulings.
The legal ramifications of the listing decision subject the group to various measures throughout its designation period. These include banning the entity, suspending its activities, closing its headquarters, and preventing it from holding meetings. Additionally, the measures prohibit financing the group or collecting funds and property on its behalf, whether directly or indirectly.
The ongoing confrontation between Egyptian authorities and the Muslim Brotherhood dates back to July 2013, following the ousting of the late President Mohamed Morsi, who was affiliated with the group. This occurred after widespread protests demanding an end to Morsi's rule, leading to a comprehensive security and judicial campaign against the group and its leaders. Since that time, several leaders and members have been sentenced, while others have left the country.