Egypt: Terrorist Tag Politically Driven
Designation Criminalizes Virtually All Brotherhood Activities
Designation Criminalizes Virtually All Brotherhood Activities
The government’s decision on the Muslim Brotherhood follows over five months of government efforts to vilify the group. By rushing to point the finger at the Brotherhood without investigations or evidence, the government seems motivated solely by its desire to crush a major opposition movement.
DECEMBER 28, 2013
(New York) – The Egyptian government’s designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization appears to be aimed at expanding the crackdown on peaceful Brotherhood activities and imposing harsh sanctions on its supporters. The government should promptly reverse the decision and stop interfering with the Brotherhood’s health, education, and other peaceful activities.