Jaina Raaf

The Muslim Brotherhood is the most influential opposition movement in the country, with its political wing dominating Parliament. Jordan has now closed its offices and confiscated its assets. The government last week arrested 16 Brotherhood members. It said were plotting attacks inside Jordan. The group denied the alleged plot.

The Muslim Brotherhood is the most influential opposition movement in the country, with its political wing dominating Parliament. Jordan has now closed its offices and confiscated its assets. The government last week arrested 16 Brotherhood members. It said were plotting attacks inside Jordan. The group denied the alleged plot.

The Muslim Brotherhood is banned in most Arab countries as a threat to existing governments. The Brotherhood says it pursues its goal of an Islamic state through peaceful means. Jane Araf, NPR News, Amman. From Washington, this is NPR News.

The Muslim Brotherhood is banned in most Arab countries as a threat to existing governments. The Brotherhood says it pursues its goal of an Islamic state through peaceful means. Jane Araf, NPR News, Amman. From Washington, this is NPR News.