27-04-2025
Jordan arrests senior Muslim brotherhood leader
ALBAWABA - Jordan authorities have arrested Ahmed al-Zarqan, a senior Muslim Brotherhood leader, days after officially banning the group and intensifying its crackdown on its activities and assets.
Member of the Executive Bureau of the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan, Ahmed al-Zarqan of the Muslim Brotherhood. This is the website for the Executive Bureau of the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan.
A member of the Executive Bureau and the second deputy to the General Supervisor of the Muslim Brotherhood in the Kingdom, Ahmed al-Zarqan was detained by Jordanian authorities, according to sources who spoke to Al Jazeera Net. In addition to being responsible for the organization's financial issues, he was also a member of the Executive Bureau.
The Jordanian authorities have prohibited the operations of the organization and labeled it as a "illegal association." Al-Zarqan, who is 72 years old, is the most senior leader to be detained since the ban was implemented.
The arrest of Aref Hamdan, a former member of the Executive Bureau and a member of the Shura Council of the organization, occurred a few days prior to his own arrest. Hamdan was taken into custody when he was at his place of employment in Amman. A transfer was made to the General Intelligence Prison, which is located in the Jandaweel region.
There is a widespread belief among observers that Hamdan's detention is connected to the current investigation into the financial affairs of the Muslim Brotherhood. This investigation is being conducted as part of a security effort to seek for papers and evidence that might implicate the organization.
These arrests occurred at the same time as the recent decision made by the Jordanian government, in which Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya formally prohibited the Muslim Brotherhood from performing any activities.
It was ruled unlawful by Al-Faraya to be a member of the group or to promote its beliefs. Additionally, it was confirmed that all of the group's headquarters and offices would be shut down, regardless of whether or not they were in collaboration with other organizations.
In addition, the government swiftly seized both the movable and immovable assets of the group in order to comply with the applicable legal orders. The authorities highlighted that any interaction with the organization that takes place via the media or social media platforms is legitimate in nature and subject to responsibility.
