Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation of Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood

FR: State Department

Published March 16th, 2026

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The Department of State has designated the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. This designation is effective upon publication and imposes significant restrictions on the organization and its activities.

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The Department of State has officially designated the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) through a notice published in the Federal Register. This action, effective March 16, 2026, formally places the organization on the U.S. government's list of designated terrorist groups, impacting its ability to operate and receive support.

This designation carries significant legal and operational implications. It prohibits U.S. persons from knowingly providing material support or resources to the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood. Financial institutions should be aware of potential asset freezes and reporting requirements related to the organization. Compliance officers should review internal policies and transaction monitoring systems to ensure adherence to the designation's restrictions.

What to do next

Review internal policies for compliance with FTO designation
Implement enhanced due diligence for transactions involving entities or individuals potentially linked to the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood
Consult legal counsel regarding specific obligations and restrictions

Penalties

Prohibition of knowingly providing material support or resources to the designated organization.

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Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation of Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood

A Notice by the State Department on 03/16/2026

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[Public Notice: 12967] Based upon a review of the Administrative Record assembled in this matter, and in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury, I have concluded that there is a sufficient factual basis to find that the relevant circumstances described in section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (hereinafter “INA”) (8 U.S.C. 1189), exist with respect to: Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood (also known as Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan; Sudanese Islamic Movement; al-Bara Bin Malik Brigade; al-Bara' ibn Malik Brigade; al-Baraa bin Malik Battalion).

Therefore, I hereby designate the aforementioned organization and its respective aliases as a Foreign Terrorist Organization pursuant to section 219 of the INA.

This determination shall be published in the Federal Register. The designation goes into effect upon publication.

Dated: March 8, 2026.

Marco Rubio,

Secretary of State, U.S. Department of State.

[FR Doc. 2026-05072 Filed 3-13-26; 8:45 am]

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Published Document: 2026-05072 (91 FR 12664)