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| Tensions escalate in Jordan over Muslim Brotherhood rift |
| 2015-05-03 |
| AMMAN: Jordan’s authorization of a breakaway wing of the Muslim Brotherhood has sent tensions soaring between the decades-old organization and the government, accused of exploiting the rift to weaken the kingdom’s main opposition force. In early March, the government gave its consent to the formation of the splinter Brotherhood group, led by a former head of the movement. The offshoot aims to severe ties with the Brotherhood’s arm in Egypt. Analysts say Jordan’s recognition of the new group — known as the Muslim Brotherhood Association — risks fanning discontent among the traditional opposition power base at a time when the kingdom is battling militancy in neighboring Iraq and Syria. “The authorities have given themselves a real dilemma by focusing on a small group without political weight or popularity,” said political analyst Mohamed Abu Romman. Analyst Karim Kamhawi said the government could seek to follow the lead of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE in criminalyzing the group. “But politically this would be a big mistake,” he said. “The fight between the Brotherhood and the state is a fight for democracy. The state needs to keep out of party political life.” |
| Posted by:badanov |
| #1 Splitters! |
| Posted by: Frank G 2015-05-03 10:39 |