DAGLO WELCOMES U.S. MOVE TO DESIGNATE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD IN SUDAN A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION.
BY NJOKI KARANJA
Sudanese paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo has welcomed a decision by the United States Department of State to designate the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan as a terrorist organization, describing the move as a major step toward restoring stability and dismantling extremist networks in the country.
In a statement shared publicly, Daglo said the designation reflects the will of the Sudanese people and their aspirations for peace, democracy, and sustainable development after years of political turmoil and conflict.
According to Daglo, the decision will help curb the influence of extremist groups accused of destabilizing Sudan and weakening state institutions. He argued that the Muslim Brotherhood’s activities had contributed to the spread of chaos in the country and posed a threat not only to Sudan but also to regional and international security.
Daglo further claimed that the designation acknowledges what he described as “grave violations and crimes” committed by the group and its affiliates over several decades. He specifically referenced the conflict that erupted on April 15, accusing the organization and its allied forces of using internationally prohibited weapons against civilians.
The Sudanese leader said isolating ideological movements that rely on violence to gain political power is essential for rebuilding Sudan’s institutions and establishing a state based on the rule of law and equal citizenship.
He added that the step aligns with reforms introduced under Sudan’s 2025 Transitional Constitution and the political framework set out by the Sudan Founding Alliance, which he said aims to rebuild the country on new foundations following years of instability.
Daglo also emphasized the importance of international cooperation in tracking and dismantling the financial and organizational networks linked to extremist groups. He called for stronger coordination with global partners to prevent international platforms from being used to threaten security in Sudan and the wider region.
The statement comes as Sudan continues to grapple with political divisions and ongoing conflict, with international actors closely monitoring developments that could shape the country’s future governance and stability.