Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:47pm on 16 Jan 2024,Tuesday International
Home Secretary James Cleverly announces the ban on Hizb ut-Tahrir, labeling the Islamist group as "antisemitic" and accusing it of actively promoting terrorism. The decision, under UK terrorism laws, follows allegations of chanting "jihad" at a pro-Gaza rally. Hizb ut-Tahrir denies the accusations, vowing to challenge the ban legally. The ban, effective this Friday, criminalizes association with, support for, or display of material endorsing the group. The organization, founded in 1953, advocates a single Islamic government globally. The move is met with support from some quarters, while Hizb ut-Tahrir contends it's being silenced for its political stance.
