The Muslim Brotherhood’s Congratulations to the Sudanese Army for the Liberation of Khartoum: A Reading of Political and Military Dimensions

On March 28, 2025, the International Organization of the Muslim Brotherhood – London Front – published an official statement on its main page on the X platform. The statement, attributed to the organization’s media spokesperson, Sohaib Abdelmaqssoud, an Egyptian national, congratulated the Sudanese people on the “liberation” of Khartoum from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which it described as externally backed militias. The statement asserted that nations are capable of breaking their chains and reclaiming their will, no matter how long aggression lasts or how deep tyranny grows.

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The Brotherhood’s congratulations to the Sudanese army confirm a close relationship between the two sides

The Muslim Brotherhood’s statement came at a sensitive moment, confirming the existence of deep-rooted ties between the organization and the Sudanese military. Since the ouster of Omar al-Bashir’s regime, which enjoyed overt support from the Islamist movement, the Brotherhood has been working to regain influence within Sudan’s military and political institutions. This congratulatory message is not merely a political gesture but rather a reflection of an entrenched relationship with the army, which has historically helped them maintain power.

The congratulations reflect the Brotherhood’s desire for a military resolution and return to power

The message reflects the Muslim Brotherhood’s, and the broader Islamist current’s, desire to resolve Sudan’s ongoing political crisis through military means. Having lost significant influence following the fall of al-Bashir’s regime, the Brotherhood has made no secret of its ambitions to reenter the political scene—even if it means supporting the army’s efforts to eliminate political rivals. The statement reinforces the perception that Sovereignty Council head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is merely a tool in the hands of the Islamist movement, executing their agenda to reclaim lost power.

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Congratulations coinciding with Sudanese army violations

The statement came at the same time as reports emerged of serious violations committed by the Sudanese army in Khartoum, including summary executions and liquidation of RSF fighters. This coincidence raises questions about the timing and implications of the Brotherhood’s message. The organization made no mention of these abuses, instead endorsing the military operation—reflecting a stance that supports any action taken by the army to achieve its objectives, even at the cost of human rights.

The Brotherhood’s involvement in the Sudanese crisis and escalation of armed conflict

That the statement was issued by the international wing of the Muslim Brotherhood, rather than just a local branch, signals the organization’s intent not only to observe but also to influence events to serve its interests. The statement was not merely congratulatory—it also implicitly endorsed continued military operations, suggesting a covert role in stoking the conflict and complicating the prospects for peaceful resolution.

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The Muslim Brotherhood’s congratulations to the Sudanese army reveal a deeper agenda beyond political posturing: they point to a strategic alliance and a clear desire to return to power through military backing. It also represents direct interference in Sudan’s internal crisis, further complicating the situation and undermining hopes for a peaceful settlement. The Brotherhood thus remains a key player, seeking to exploit instability for its own advantage, even at the expense of the nation’s stability.

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