Muslim Brotherhood association dissolved

Egyptian Minister of Social Solidarity Ahmed Borai signed a decree on Wednesday dissolving the Muslim Brotherhood association, Egyptian television reported. Addressing a press conference here today, Borai said the court also ordered creation of a special committee under the government’s rule which will take over properties previously possessed by the Brotherhood. The body was officially created October 2, 2013.(QNA) September 23, a Cairo court ruled that the association was illegal, granting the claim against the Islamic body by the leftist Tagammu Party. Under the verdict, the association’s assets and property will be arrested, including its offices and missions.