Egypt's Interior Ministry announced on Thursday, October 1, 2026, that Abdelrahman Shukri Ali Abdeljilil Mansour, a fugitive Muslim Brotherhood leader, is responsible for managing the social media page "Matsaddaksh" from outside the country. The page is one of the electronic tools used by the Muslim Brotherhood terrorist group to spread misinformation and fabricated news.
According to the Interior Ministry, investigations revealed that "Matsaddaksh" is part of the Muslim Brotherhood's media committees, and Mansour, who is currently outside Egypt, oversees its management. Several elements within Egypt prepare materials and news that are sent to him for publication on the platform in exchange for financial support from abroad.
The Interior Ministry also announced the arrest of six members of the media committee, including a journalist registered with the Egyptian Journalists' Syndicate, and the initiation of legal proceedings against them. This incident highlights a model that relies on distributing roles between those who produce content within the country and those who handle publication from abroad.
This model can make it challenging to determine responsibilities and sources of information, allowing the content to spread more widely beyond geographical borders. Abdelrahman Mansour's name has additional significance due to his previous involvement in extensive online political activity, including reports linking him to the establishment of the "We Are All Khaled Said" page over 15 years ago.
The Muslim Brotherhood terrorist group has been attempting to exploit the unlimited space on social media platforms to spread lies and rumors, aiming to create confusion and instability, and incite public opinion against state institutions. The group's use of social media has been a concern for Egyptian authorities, who have been working to counter their online activities.
The incident highlights the ongoing efforts of Egyptian authorities to uncover and disrupt the Muslim Brotherhood's online activities. The group has been designated as a terrorist organization by Egypt, and its activities have been closely monitored by the authorities. The revelation of Mansour's involvement in managing the "Matsaddaksh" page is seen as a significant blow to the group's online operations.
The Egyptian government has been working to combat the spread of misinformation and terrorist propaganda on social media platforms. The authorities have been taking measures to monitor and regulate online activities, and have been working with social media companies to remove content that promotes terrorism or violence.
Key points
- The Egyptian Interior Ministry has uncovered ties between the Muslim Brotherhood and the social media page "Matsaddaksh", which was managed by fugitive leader Abdelrahman Mansour.
