(CINCINNATI, OH, 12/15/16) – Later today, the Islamic Association of Cincinnati, the Syrian American Foundation and the Cincinnati chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Cincinnati) will hold a press conference to respond to the humanitarian crisis and war crimes unfolding in the Syrian city of Aleppo.
WHAT: Press Conference to React to and Give Statements on the Humanitarian Crisis and War Crimes Happening Now in Aleppo, Syria
WHEN: Thursday, December 15, 1 P.M.
WHERE: CAIR-Cincinnati Office, 7357 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH, 45249
CONTACT: CAIR-Cincinnati Executive Director Karen Dabdoub, 513-281-8200, kdabdoub@cair.com
Over the past few decades Cincinnati has become home to many Syrian Americans, who contribute greatly to the community and the area economy and many of whom still have family members in Syria and in refugee camps around the world.
CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
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CONTACT: CAIR-Cincinnati Executive Director Karen Dabdoub, 513-281-8200, kdabdoub@cair.com; CAIR-Cincinnati Staff Attorney Sana Hassan, 513-281-8200, shassan@cair.com