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Jordan Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Committee threatens proceedings against concealing assets linked to banned Muslim Brotherhood
Headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood group in downtown Amman (JT file) AMMAN — The Ministry of Social Development's committee tasked with dissolving the Muslim Brotherhood on Wednesday warned individuals and entities against covering assets belonging to the dissolved association. The committee warned that those hiding assets could face money laundering charges and other legal consequences, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. "All individuals possessing movable or immovable property belonging to the now-dissolved association, whether registered in their names, transferred to them or acquired through contracts with the association (including lease agreements), who fail to rectify their legal status and reach a settlement with the Ministry of Social Development before the set deadline will be subject to legal accountability and prosecution, "the committee said. The committee said that "thorough' investigation is underway into certain assets and properties that were not disclosed by individuals who acquired them through the dissolved group, either directly or through inheritance, Petra reported. On 14 May 2025, the Ministry of Social Development gave individuals a one month deadline to rectify their status with the committee and submit supporting documents, warning against legal proceedings against those failing to do so. "These actions are based on the dissolution committee's decision and the Court of Cassation's ruling no. 8392/2019, dated 10 February 2020, which declared the Muslim Brotherhood Association, established in 1946, legally dissolved as of 16 June 1953, the committee said in a statement, cited by Petra. "All assets and holdings of the dissolved association will be transferred to the Associations Support Fund under the Ministry of Social Development, in accordance with Article 25 of the Associations Law in force."
Jordan Times
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Gov't demands disclosure of assets linked to banned Muslim Brotherhood
Ministry of Social Development (Al Mamlaka TV photo) AMMAN — The committee entrusted with dissolving the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan urged any person who owns any assets belonging to the entity to contact them within a month to rectify their status. The committee's call was made based on the Court of Cassation's decision in February 2020, to consider the Muslim Brotherhood society that was established June 16, 1953 legally dissolved. 'Individuals who own assets that is affiliated with the dissolved Muslim Brotherhood society should contact the designated committee that was established by the Ministry of Social Development within one month,' secretary general of the Ministry of Social Development, head of the committee, said. Otherwise 'these individuals will be held accountable under the law,' he said in a circular obtained by The Jordan Times. On April 23, Interior Minister Mazen Faraya announced the immediate enforcement of the law provisions on the so-called dissolved Muslim Brotherhood by considering it an illegal association. 'We decided to close all headquarters or premises that are used by the Muslim Brotherhood or sites that are shared with other entities, under penalty of legal accountability,' Faraya said at the time. He also announced during a press conference the banning of all activities related to the so-called Muslim Brotherhood and considered it an illegal association. Faraya called on the committee that is entrusted with seizing all assets related to the Muslim Brotherhood to expedite the process in accordance with the law. The minister also stressed that membership in the so-called dissolved Muslim Brotherhood is prohibited, as well as the spreading of its ideologies. He added that legal action will be taken against any individual or entity if the current investigations into the terror-related cases that were announced last week prove that there are connections with the suspects or the alleged plots. On April 15, the General Intelligence Department (GID) announced that 16 men, including some who were members of the Muslim Brotherhood, allegedly planned to cause chaos and sabotage acts in Jordan. The group was charged with terrorism and manufacturing explosive substances against the suspects involved in alleged plots targeting Jordan's national security. The GID had said that the 16 men were arrested following close intelligence monitoring since 2021. Their alleged plans included manufacturing short-range rockets using local tools as well as tools imported for illegal purposes, possession of explosives and firearms, concealing a rocket ready to be deployed, planning to manufacture drones and recruiting and training operatives in Jordan as well as training them abroad, the GID said. The interior minister said during the press briefing that on the day the authorities announced the arrest of the 16 individuals, Muslim Brotherhood members destroyed a large number of documents in an attempt to hide their suspicious activities and connections. Some of the suspects appeared on national television, where they reportedly confessed to their affiliation with the Muslim Brotherhood and their alleged roles in manufacturing missiles, drones and recruiting others to join them.
RNZ News
14-05-2025
- RNZ News
Masterton's Ministry of Social Development office goes into lockdown after staff threatened
Ministry of Social Development office in Masterton. Photo: Google Street View A Ministry of Social Development office in Masterton has gone into lockdown for the second time this month. Police said they received reports of a threat made to staff at the Lincoln Road premises around 12pm. They said staff in the building chose to go into lockdown. "Police have attended and have made inquiries" a Police spokesperson said. They said there did not appear to be any immediate threat to safety. "Police are following lines of inquiry in relation to the individual who made the threats." Wednesday's event comes just a week after a shot was fired at the building , sparking another lockdown. A 25-year-old man has since been charged and appeared in court in relation to that event. MSD have been approached for comment. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Times of Oman
12-05-2025
- Health
- Times of Oman
National Committee for Family Affairs proposes mandatory premarital health screenings
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman's National Committee for Family Affairs is considering, in its first meeting, the issue of mandatory premarital examinations to reduce potential health risks that may affect spouses or their children in the future. The National Committee for Family Affairs held its first meeting of 2025 today (Monday, May 12, 2025), chaired by Her Excellency Dr. Laila bint Ahmed Al Najjar, Minister of Social Development and Chairperson of the National Committee for Family Affairs, and attended by several committee members. The meeting was held at the Ministry of Social Development's headquarters. During the meeting, the implementation status of the committee's recommendations and decisions from the previous meeting was reviewed, along with the latest developments related to the Juvenile Accountability Law. Discussions also covered the introduction of the Family Protection Law and the amendment of the Child Law. The committee also reviewed the Ministry of Health's efforts to mandate premarital screening to mitigate potential health risks that may affect spouses or their children in the future. It is worth noting that the National Committee for Family Affairs is responsible for proposing general policies and programs for the care of Omani families in various social, health, and cultural fields and monitoring their implementation in coordination with the relevant authorities. It also coordinates the efforts of official and voluntary public bodies and agencies in family affairs, follows up on the implementation of recommendations from international and regional meetings and conferences related to family and other issues, and expresses an opinion on relevant agreements.
