Jordan's Brotherhood sacks former leader and 5 members

Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood movement has sacked several members, including its former leader, accusing them of violating its bylaws.

In a statement, the Brotherhood said the decision was taken during a Saturday meeting, where the group discussed pressing issues.

It added that the six, including Abdel-Maguid Zunaibat who had led the group between 1994 and 2006, had collected signatures and met with officials to obtain licenses from Jordanian authorities in the name of the Muslim Brotherhood.

The statement did not, however, clarify the nature of the said licenses.

Rifts have started to emerge within Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood since 2013 soon after some senior members partnered in an initiative with other Jordanian political forces without taking permission from the Brotherhood leadership.

Called “Zamzam,” the initiative reportedly aims to reach consensus on a national strategy for political and social development based on a moderate Islamic vision.