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world1 month ago•5 min saved

Brussels weighs terror label for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard over crackdown

EU officials are close to designating Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization in response to a brutal crackdown on protests, potentially placing the IRGC alongside groups like al-Qaeda and Daesh. France dropped its opposition, with Italy and Spain now backing the move, which would require unanimous EU approval. The plan includes asset freezes and visa bans on 21 Iranian individuals/entities, plus 10 more tied to Tehran’s weapons transfers to Russia. The IRGC is described as the “state within the state,” complicating diplomacy even as European leaders seek to pressure Tehran over rights abuses.

via politico.eu|

#eu #iran #revolutionary-guard

world1 month ago•3 min saved

France and Spain push EU to designate Iran's IRGC as a terrorist group

France and Spain signaled support to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation in the EU, potentially securing a majority ahead of ministers' talks; a designation would impose asset freezes, funding bans and travel prohibitions on IRGC members, following Iran's crackdown on protests and amid broader Western moves against the group.

via Euronews.com|

#eu #france #irgc

world1 month ago•3 min saved

US expands crackdown, designating Muslim Brotherhood affiliates across Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon as terrorists

The United States designated Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt and Jordan as specially designated global terrorists and Lebanon’s al-Jamaa al-Islamiya as a foreign terrorist organization, citing support for Hamas and activities against Israeli interests; the move imposes sanctions, bans material support and US entry for members, and drew mixed reactions from Egypt and Lebanon.

via Al Jazeera|

#egypt #jordan #lebanon

law-and-politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Texas Officials Defend Anti-Terror Measures Amid Controversy

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton argues that Governor Abbott’s designation of CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization does not apply to its local Texas chapters, claiming the proclamation targets only the national group and that the local chapters cannot sue due to lack of legal action and sovereign immunity.

via The Texas Tribune|

#abbott #cair #ken-paxton

law-and-politics2 months ago•2 min saved

US Muslim Group Sues DeSantis Over Terrorism Label

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (Cair) has sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, challenging his order to label Cair and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations, arguing it is unconstitutional and usurps federal authority, amid broader political tensions over terrorism designations.

via The Guardian|

#cair #desantis #law-and-politics

world2 months ago•5 min saved

US Labels Colombia's Gulf Clan as a Terrorist Group

The US has designated Colombia's Clan del Golfo as a terrorist organization, intensifying its efforts against drug trafficking and related violence, amid ongoing peace negotiations and regional tensions.

via BBC|

#clan-del-golfo #colombia #drug-trafficking

world4 months ago•2 min saved

U.S.-designated gang members escape Guatemalan prison

Twenty members of the Barrio 18 gang, designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S., escaped from a prison in Guatemala, prompting condemnation from the U.S. embassy and calls for their recapture amid ongoing concerns over gang violence and influence in the region.

via CBS News|

#barrio-18 #gang-escape #guatemala

world5 months ago•0 min saved

U.S. Declares Barrio 18 a Terrorist Organization

The U.S. Department of State has designated Barrio 18 as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist due to its involvement in violence and criminal activities across Central America, reflecting ongoing efforts to dismantle gangs and disrupt their funding sources.

via U.S. Department of State (.gov)|

#barrio-18 #drug-cartels #gang-violence

politics5 months ago•1 min saved

Trump Moves to Designate Antifa as Terrorist Organization

President Trump announced plans to designate Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, marking an unprecedented move for a U.S.-based group, which drew criticism from lawmakers who argue it could be used to suppress dissent and target political opponents.

via Politico|

#antifa #domestic-terrorism #politics

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Announces Plans to Designate Antifa as a Terrorist Group

President Donald Trump announced plans to designate antifa as a 'major terrorist organization,' despite the group's decentralized nature and the lack of a domestic terrorism law in the US, sparking debate over the implications of such a move.

via AP News|

#antifa #domestic-terrorism #politics

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Rubio Threatens U.S. Action Against Foreign Crime Groups and Gangs

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to 'blow up' foreign crime groups if necessary, including designating Ecuador's Los Lobos and Los Choneros as terrorist organizations, and providing aid to Ecuador to combat drug trafficking amid rising violence and US military actions in the region.

via BBC|

#crime-groups #drug-trafficking #ecuador

world6 months ago•3 min saved

US Labels Ecuadorian Gangs as Terrorists and Boosts Support

The U.S. is designating Ecuador's largest gangs, Los Lobos and Los Choneros, as terrorist organizations, enabling asset freezes and intelligence sharing, as part of a broader effort to combat organized crime and drug trafficking in the region, with additional security aid pledged to Ecuador.

via NPR|

#ecuador #gangs #organized-crime

international1 year ago•4 min saved

Debate Grows Over Removing Terrorist Label from Syrian Rebel Groups

The UN's special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, suggests that international powers may need to reconsider the "terrorist" designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Islamist group that led the rebellion against Bashar al-Assad, to facilitate a peaceful transition in Syria. This reconsideration would depend on HTS's actions, particularly its inclusivity in governance. The US and EU are open to reassessing the designation based on HTS's treatment of minorities and its willingness to share power, as Syria faces a complex post-Assad landscape.

via Financial Times|

#bashar-al-assad #hayat-tahrir-al-sham #international

international-relations2 years ago•6 min saved

"Biden administration's evolving approach to Houthi terrorists and Iran-backed attacks in Yemen"

The Biden administration's decision to redesignate Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis as a terrorist group by adding them to the specially designated global terrorist (SDGT) list has been criticized for not putting the group on the foreign terrorist organization list, with experts arguing that this undermines the effectiveness of the designation. The administration's move aims to pressure the Houthis for their attacks on international trading ships but has faced backlash for not taking stronger action. Critics argue that the decision avoids taking real action and fails to address the full extent of the threat posed by the Houthis.

via Fox News|

#biden-administration #international-relations #international-trade

international-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

"Biden Administration's Reversal on Houthi Terrorist Designation Sparks New Strikes and Controversy"

The US has relisted Yemen-based Houthi rebels as a terrorist group, imposing harsh sanctions to curb attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea. The move aims to cut off funding and weapons used by the Iran-aligned group, with exemptions for humanitarian aid. The Houthis' actions have disrupted global commerce and raised concerns about the Middle East's stability. The UN and aid groups fear the sanctions could worsen Yemen's severe humanitarian crisis, affecting the majority of the population living in Houthi-controlled areas.

via Reuters|

#houthi-rebels #international-relations #red-sea