Turkey revokes citizenship of Muslim Brotherhood leader following Erdogan’s visit to Egypt

ANKARA — Amidst Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s historic visit to Egypt after over a decade, reports have surfaced regarding Turkey’s decision to revoke the Turkish citizenship of Mahmoud Hussein, the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, residing in Istanbul.

Multiple news outlets reported Hussein’s Turkish citizenship was revoked and his personal passport suspended in recent days. The reasons behind this move remain undisclosed by Turkish authorities, prompting Hussein to seek legal representation to ascertain the cause.

Sources further disclosed that Hussein has liquidated his assets in Istanbul and is deliberating with Brotherhood officials on whether to address the issue with Turkish authorities or seek residency elsewhere.

Following Erdogan’s visit to Egypt, notable Muslim Brotherhood figures have begun departing Turkey, while others face social media restrictions and heightened scrutiny.

With Egypt and Turkey announcing the restoration of diplomatic ties and the elevation of their relationship to ambassadorial levels, Turkey has imposed new constraints on the activities of the Brotherhood and its members within its borders.

During Erdogan’s visit to Egypt, pivotal agreements were signed between him and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, culminating in plans for high-level Strategic Cooperation Council meetings between the two nations.