Egypt lists British Muslim organisation behind pro-Palestine marches in London as 'extremist' terror group - but it is still free to operate in UK

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The Muslim Association of Britain (MAB) ) was one of 35 organisations placed on Egypt's terrorism list this week by the Cairo Criminal Court. Two leading MAB figures are also among 36 individuals named.

Published: 08:19 GMT, 14 November 2026 | Updated: 08:21 GMT, 14 November 2026

An 'extremist' Muslim group linked to Hamas and behind pro-Palestine marches in the UK has been designated as a terrorist group in Egypt - yet remains free to operate without restriction in Britain.

The Muslim Association of Britain (MAB) was one of 35 organisations placed on Egypt's terrorism list this week by the Cairo Criminal Court.

Two leading MAB figures are also among the 36 individuals named on the list.

Yet despite its inclusion by Egypt, the group has not been placed under any restrictions in Britain.

Critics have today called out the Government's 'inaction' over the matter and said its links to extremism should be reviewed.

As a partner of the Stop the War Coalition of left-wing groups, MAB has played a leading role in helping organise more than 30 pro-Palestine protests across London and other UK cities since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel on October 7, 2023.

Senior MAB figures - Dr Anas Altikriti and Ahmed al-Rawi - were also formally designated as terrorists in Egypt.

Dr Altikriti, who was president of MAB from 2004 to 2005 and is listed as a director of the association, described the murder and rape of Israeli citizens on Oct 7 as 'a lie' and called the taking of hostages 'a very important part' of any 'act of resistance'.

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