Egypt Lists 16 Muslim Brotherhood Defendants as Terrorists

Egypt’s Public Prosecution has issued a decision placing 16 defendants affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood on the country’s terrorist lists.

The measure was issued by the prosecution’s Office for Regulating Lists of Terrorist Entities and Terrorists under Decision No. 5 of 2026.

The office is headed by Counselor Dr. Tarek Abu Zeid and handles the listing of individuals and entities designated as terrorists.

The announcement did not identify the 16 defendants or provide details of the allegations against them. It also did not specify how long the listings would remain in effect.