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2024-05-18 Africa Horn

Incident involving Islamist militia leader in Eastern Sudan

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Posted by Fred 2024-05-18 00:00|| || Front Page|| [65 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Sudan

#1 The Muslim Brotherhood rears its ugly head:
Arab Wall, Arab Assessments, 21 Nov ، 2023
"There is increasing speculation regarding the extent of the organizational affiliation between the Muslim Brotherhood and the “Al-Baraa bin Malik” battalion. This battalion is actively engaged in combat alongside the Sudanese army against the Rapid Support Forces. This speculation arises primarily due to indications suggesting potential links between the two entities. These encompass both the historical origins of the battalion’s establishment and the association of some of its leaders with Islamist symbols. The participation of the battalion in the initial confrontations in Sudan is significant due to its official affiliation with the reserve forces of the Ministry of Defense. This affiliation implies that there was an approval, albeit unannounced, for their involvement. ... The Brotherhood has played a multifaceted role in the armed confrontations between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces. From the initial days of the confrontations in April, the Brotherhood has aligned itself with the army and extended support through political and media channels

Posted by Huputle+Cherelet4131 2024-05-18 08:17|| 2024-05-18 08:17|| Front Page Top

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