US amb. slams Muslim Brotherhood as "problematic" group

NEW YORK - 29 June 2017: US Ambassador to the UN Nicky Hailey has described the Muslim Brotherhood as a "problematic" group in the region, Sky news reported.

“I am not a fan of the Muslim Brotherhood,” Haley said at a hearing on Wednesday.

“I do think they are more problematic in the area than helpful,” she added.

Asked by Congressman Bill Keating about her position on the Qatar blockade, amid conflicting statements from the Trump administration, Haley said, the crisis is a chance to let Doha know that the US objects to its support for terrorist groups.

US President Donald Trump voiced full support to Saudi Arabia, accusing Doha of funding terrorism at a “very high level”.

Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the UAE have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, closing their borders, airspace and territorial waters to Qatari ships and airplanes.