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The Brotherhood is a century-old Islamist group that renounced violence in the 1970s, though spinoffs such as Hamas remain active and on the U.S. blacklist.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Like other former guerrillas, he said he had renounced violence.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

When hired, Nayeb claimed to be a former member of the Taliban who had renounced the terrorist group.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

The father-of-six, who has renounced his US citizenship, faces up to 65 years in prison if found guilty of the charges against him.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“I loved a man who was forbidden to me. I enjoyed his caresses, then married him in secret. He renounced me and now he is dead. All of my family is dead.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein