Egypt’s PM proposes Brotherhood dissolution

Egyptian Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi has confirmed his decision to dissolve the Muslim Brotherhood, Monday morning. The decision comes after reports suggest that the group "crossed legal rules" outlining its purpose. Beblawi had made the proposal to the minister of social affairs - the ministry responsible for licencing non-governmental organisations. According to Egyptian laws and charities, all associations have to keep their budgets under full control and within social guidelines. Sources have revealed that all finance related to the group will be confiscated if the decision goes ahead. The Brotherhood was dissolved by Egypt’s military rulers in 1954, but registered itself as a non-governmental organisation in March in a response to a court case brought by opponents of the group who were contesting its legality. The Brotherhood, founded in 1928, also has a legally registered political arm, the Freedom and Justice Party, which was set up in 2011 after the uprising that led to the downfall of veteran autocrat Hosni Mubarak. Minister of Social Solidarity Ahmed al-Borai said the decision to disband the group has become a "legal duty" after the "terrorist acts" they were involved in. He added that the decision to dismantle the organisation will help reveal its sources of funding, its true identity, and official agenda.