CAIR Hopes Death Of Zarqawi Leads to Decreased Violence
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 6/8/06) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today said it hopes the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi will help bring about a decrease in civilian casualties and sectarian violence in Iraq. In a statement, CAIR said: “We hope the death of terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi will lead to a decrease in […]
NJ: Halal Burrito Offers Mexican Foods to Muslim Customers
One word describes Islamic dietary restrictions, which forbid pork, while the other comes from a culinary tradition that makes good use of lard. So what are the two doing together on a bright yellow awning on Main Street in South Paterson? Since opening Halal Burrito in late March, Cindy, Cetin and Yasin Aral have gotten […]
Report: Europe Colluded on Secret CIA Prisons
PARIS (Reuters) – More than 20 states, mostly in Europe, colluded in a “global spider’s web” of secret CIA prisons and transfers of terrorism suspects, a European rights watchdog said in a report released on Wednesday. Middle Eastern and Central Asian nations played a role in the network run by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency […]
CAIR-CAN: Top Court to Examine Detention Laws
Under a shadow of revived anti-terrorism sentiment, the Supreme Court of Canada will spend three days next week examining one of the most controversial laws in the country involving terror suspects – whether they can be detained indefinitely, without charges and without knowing the case against them. The accusations of a home-grown terrorist plot are […]
CAIR Rep Attends Dedication of First Marine Base Mosque
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 6/67/06) – A representative of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) yesterday attended a dedication ceremony for the first Islamic Prayer Center on a U.S. Marine Corps base. Speakers at the event in Quantico, Va., included Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England and General Michael Hagee, commandant of the Marine Corps. Islamic Chaplain […]
CAIR-CAN: Canadian Muslim, Arab Groups to Seek Summit on Extremism
(OTTAWA, CANADA, 7/6/06) – On June 8, national Canadian Muslim and Arab organizations will hold a press conference in Ottawa to discuss youth extremism and how the government and law enforcement officials can support Muslim and Arab communities in dealing with the issue. The community leaders will call on Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Ontario Premier […]
DC: Religious Leaders to Call for End to Torture
WHAT: National religious leaders will hold a teleconference tomorrow, June 7, at 3:30 p.m. EDT to announce a campaign to abolish U.S. policies permitting torture and inhumane treatment. They will specifically discuss a statement to be published next week in the op-ed pages of the New York Times. The statement, “Torture is a Moral Issue,” […]
CAIR-St. Louis Volunteers Help Local PBS Station
(ST. LOUIS, MO, 6/6/06) – On June 3, a group of volunteers from the St. Louis Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-St. Louis) helped local PBS affiliate KETC-TV Channel 9 raise $50,000 during its membership drive. Sixteen volunteers took part in the event, which lasted from 5:30 to 10 p.m.
More Than 400 Turn Out for CAIR-OH Dinner
(DUBLIN, OHIO 6/6/2006) – More than 400 turned out this past Sunday for the 9th Annual CAIR-Ohio Fundraising Banquet at the Columbus Marriott Northwest in Dublin. The speakers at the event included Imam Siraj Wahhaj of Masjid At-Taqwa in Brooklyn, N.Y., former Amnesty International USA Chairman Joe W. (Chip) Pitts III, and Sybil McNabb, president […]
Ask Friends, Family to Join CAIR-NET
Ask Friends, Family to Join CAIR-NET ACTION REQUESTED: Please copy the item below and distribute it to your personal e-mail list or newsgroup. E-MAIL LIST OFFERS NEWS ABOUT U.S. MUSLIMS (WASHINGTON, DC, 6/6/06) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is inviting friends, family and colleagues of current CAIR-NET subscribers to receive information about the […]