An Egyptian court today banned the Muslim Brotherhood and ordered confiscation of its assets, state TV reported.
The administrative court in Cairo gave the ruling after it had been asked to review the Islamist group's status as a non-governmental organisation.
The military authorities have launched a crackdown on the group since ousting President Mohammed Morsi on July 3.
The ruling, which can be appealed, is a deadly blow to the group.
The Islamist group was already under pressure after dozens of its senior leaders, including its general guide Mohammed Badie, were detained on suspicion of inciting violence and murder.
