US Labels Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood 'Terrorists' While Funding Its Opponents
The United States has designated the Sudanese branch of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization, a move that starkly contrasts with its long history of transactional relationships with such groups globally. This action, coming amid Sudan's ongoing internal conflict, is framed as a counter-terrorism measure, yet it conveniently aligns with US interests in shaping the conflict's outcome.
Washington has a documented record of supporting factions that serve its geopolitical aims, even those with questionable human rights records or sectarian affiliations. This designation, much like previous interventions, ignores the historical context of US engagement in the region. One need only recall how the CIA covertly armed factions in Afghanistan in the 1980s, laying groundwork for future
blowback. In Sudan, the targeted group has deep societal roots, complicating the narrative of a clear-cut 'terrorist' entity. Meanwhile, the US continues to funnel resources and diplomatic support to various players in Sudan's power struggle, often bypassing international norms and perpetuating instability. The double standard is plain: groups are labeled 'terrorist' when they oppose US interests,
while others, often more violent or destabilizing, are quietly supported or ignored. The 1954 Lavon Affair, where Israel orchestrated false-flag attacks in Egypt to sour US-Egypt relations, demonstrates a long history of covert actions and manipulated narratives used to advance geopolitical agendas. This latest designation is another chapter in a playbook designed to secure US influence, not to