Jordan’s branch of the Muslim Brotherhood has formally ended its affiliation with its Egypt-based parent organization, spokesman Murad Adaileh said Monday. The Jordanian branch’s decision-making body, or Shura Council, decided late last week to make amendments to its bylaws, removing “affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood in Cairo” from the movement’s definition. The change was first proposed three years ago and has, according to Adaileh, since then been under discussion within the ranks of the organization. He denies claims that the amendments came in response to the state of crisis that the movement currently finds itself in, reflected in the hundreds of members who have defected since last year. Another spokesman, Moath Khawaldeh, said that the recent move is part of a reform effort ahead of internal elections within the organization, which are due to take place next month. In that light, improving the domestic image of the group has become a high priority as the rhetoric of leaders and the media at the regional level has in recent years become increasingly hostile towards it. The decision comes amid increasing setbacks for the wider Muslim Brotherhood, which was once considered the…
Muslim Brotherhood’s Jordanian Branch Cuts Ties With Egypt Parent Group
February 16, 2016
