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The Muslim Brotherhood Threat Resurfaces in Sudan: Al-Baraa Militia Armed Beyond State Oversight


Concerns are mounting in Sudan over the expanding role of the Al-Baraa militia, affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood, which many observers see as a key force in fueling violence and undermining peace efforts.

A report published by Atalayar, citing former U.S. diplomat Cameron Hudson, raised questions about the entities funding and arming this powerful group. While the report originally pointed to the possible involvement of a regional state, growing attention is focused on how Al-Baraa has managed to consolidate power and influence in Sudan’s ongoing conflict.

Ayman Othman Hassan, a senior figure in the Sudanese Congress Party, revealed — according to the Makkah newspaper — sensitive information about suspicious financial flows and complex networks that have facilitated the rise of this militia.

Hassan claimed that, in recent years, large sums of money have been transferred by leaders of Sudan’s Islamist movement to foreign bank accounts, raising serious concerns about the sources and uses of these funds.

The analysis highlights that the Al-Baraa militia, which serves as a central base for multiple armed factions supporting one side of the conflict in Port Sudan, has leveraged its growing influence to gain access to the country’s resources.

Hassan warned that the group plays a disruptive role during Sudan’s fragile transitional period following the fall of Omar al-Bashir’s regime. He alleges the militia is using its funds to finance PR campaigns aimed at manipulating public opinion, often in cooperation with allied armed groups.

Particular concern surrounds Al-Baraa ibn Malik, whose military capabilities are reportedly expanding rapidly. Reports suggest the group has acquired advanced combat drones — technology that has not even been made available to the official armed forces.

This development, according to the reports, raises alarms about the balance of power and the potential for these weapons to be used without any formal oversight or accountability.

Additional reports claim that extremist fighters from Al-Baraa ibn Malik have been sent abroad for specialized drone training, enhancing the group’s operational strength and making it an independent force that is increasingly hard to contain. Incidents involving drone strikes on Port Sudan Airport have reportedly been linked to this group, further highlighting the threat posed by their technological capabilities.

Moreover, a report from the European Center for Counterterrorism and Intelligence Studies, as cited by The Washington Post, revealed that Al-Baraa militias have already acquired weapons, drones, and ammunition worth an estimated $120 million, indicating the scale of military support enabling the group to sustain and expand its operations.

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