CAIR-CAN: Bank Apologizes to Canadian Muslims
CAIR-CAN: Bank Apologizes to Canadian Muslims (OTTAWA, CANADA – 04/20/2005) – The Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CAN) is pleased to announce that the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) has issued an apology to Canadian Muslims for comments made by Jeff Rubin, Chief Economist and Chief Strategist of CIBC World Markets’ Economic and Strategy […]
NJ: Muslims, Copts to Sign Anti-Hate Pledge Student wears burka throughout winter semester Kurt Hunt
Eastern Michigan student Zoe Piliafas spent the winter semester wearing a burka, the heavy, concealing garment characteristic of women under the Taliban in Afghanistan. She kept a daily journal of her experiences and received independent study credit. “It felt like no one wanted to be near me.” This is how Eastern Michigan student Zoe Piliafas […]
Iraqi Lawmaker Says U.S. Soldier Grabbed His Throat
BAGHDAD – An Iraqi lawmaker accused a U.S. soldier of grabbing him by the throat and shoving him to the ground Tuesday after he parked his car in Baghdad’s Green Zone. Fattah al-Sheikh, an independent, said he had parked his car before a session of parliament when U.S. troops approached him and told him he […]
Wish Lists’ of Detainee Tactics Cited
Army intelligence officials in Iraq developed and circulated “wish lists” of harsh interrogation techniques they hoped to use on detainees in August 2003, including tactics such as low-voltage electrocution, blows with phone books and using dogs and snakes — suggestions that some soldiers believed spawned abuse and illegal interrogations. The discussions, which took place in […]
CAIR: Bush Turns To Hughes to Repair Image
U.S. President George Bush is turning to one of his most trusted political advisors – Karen Hughes – to lead the administration’s efforts to repair America’s image overseas – among Muslims. The choice indicates the priority the administration gives to this policy. As the nominee for post of Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy, Ms. […]
U.S. Muslims Welcome Election of New Pope
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/19/05) – A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group today welcomed the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany as Pope Benedict XVI and urged him to continue his predecessor’s policy of outreach to the Muslim world. In a statement, the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said: “America’s Muslim community […]
CAIR, ACLU To Announce Action Against DHS Over NY Detentions
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful (WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/19/05) – On Wednesday, April 20, The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) will hold simultaneous news conferences in New York City and Buffalo, N.Y., to announce action against the Department […]
WI: Muslims Forgo Prom for Religious Beliefs
Noor Najeeb’s friends looked forward to Homestead High School’s senior prom all year. They bought frilly princess gowns. They found dates. They slipped into high-heel shoes, styled their tresses and perfected their makeup for one of the most-anticipated social events of the year. But the 17-year-old is a practicing Muslim who believes going to the […]
No-Fly List Expands to 31,000
The no-fly list created by U.S. authorities, which singles out passengers who are potential terrorist threats, is the target of frequent criticism that it’s incomplete and unreliable. But that hasn’t stopped it from expanding dramatically. Aviation sources say the list has grown to more than 31,000, up from 19,000 last September. (MORE)
CAIR-LA Entertainment Night for Civil Rights
WHAT: Join the Southern California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) and the Muslim community in a fun-filled evening to recognize Chaplain Yusuf Yee & Airman Ahmad Halabi for their courage and dedication to upholding civil rights. Enjoy the night with comedy & entertainment from: Comedian Ahmed Ahmed, Comedian Stevie Mack, Native Deen […]