US study calls on the Trump Administration to designate the MB in Sudan as a Terrorist Organization
A recent study by the Gatestone Institute for Strategic Studies; a New York-based American Think Tank specializing in foreign policy issues, has called on the Administration of US President Donald Trump to designate the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) in Sudan as a “Terrorist Organization.” The study argues that the group’s rapidly growing influence constitutes a destabilizing factor and threatens to transform Sudan into a hub for transnational extremism.
The study notes that Washington has already designated branches/chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood Organization in other countries as terrorist organizations, and argues that it’s time to extend the aforementioned policy to include the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan, which -the study- considers the group’s local extension. This, the study asserts, is rather necessary to contain the escalating security risks in the country.
Previous Sanctions and Concerns Regarding an Armed Structure
The published study noted that the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions in (September 2025) on “Al-Baraa Ibn Malik Brigade,” alleging its involvement in destabilizing activities and its alleged ties to Muslim Brotherhood groups outside Sudan. The study believed the sanctions decision reflects the Administration’s growing concerns about the brigade being part of a broader armed structure involved in ongoing military operations in Sudan and linked to external actors.
Human Rights Allegations and Military Denials
Furthermore, the study highlighted accusations put forth by human rights organizations and civil society groups regarding the targeting of Christian communities and Church properties in conflict zones by forces allied with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). These accusations included reports of damage to Churches and consequent civilian casualties.
Use of Internationally Prohibited Chemical Weapons
The study published by the Gatestone Institute went on to address the US State Department’s announcement in (May 2025), concluding that the Sudanese government used Internationally prohibited chemical weapons during (2024), and noting subsequent reports of Chlorine Gas use in areas across the capital, Khartoum.
Growing Influence After the Obstructed Transition
According to the published study, the Muslim Brotherhood’s influence within Sudanese State institutions, including the Military Institute, increased following the setbacks in the transitional phase that followed the ouster of former President Omar Al-Bashir in (2019), and its subsequent collapse following Al-Burhan’s coup on (October 25th, 2021). This, the study argues, allowed elements linked to the former regime to restore their positions of influence.
In addition, the study believes that if such influence is allowed to thrive, it will effectively threaten the stability in Northeast Africa and the Red Sea corridor, one of the most important global trade routes. Furthermore, the study warns that ignoring these developments could potentially lead to an expansion of extremist groups’ activities throughout the region.
The Context of War and Humanitarian Crisis
Following the outbreak of the raging war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, Sudan has been experiencing a widespread humanitarian crisis, with millions of innocent civilians displaced amidst rapidly deteriorating living conditions in several states.
The study concluded by emphasizing that including the Muslim Brotherhood branch/chapter in Sudan on the list of terrorist organizations –according to its description– represents a rather necessary step to protect the American interests as well as regional stability, warning that failure to take action could potentially invoke long-term repercussions in regards to the security of the region and international interests.
