(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 10/22/2022) – The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today called on law enforcement authorities to investigate a possible bias motive for vandalism targeting a Fargo, N.D., (8585 25th Street S.) Muslim cemetery.
Local Muslim community leaders told CAIR-MN that they were alerted on Friday to vandalism of the cemetery building and material inside the warehouse, including five cement vaults. Police have been notified of the vandalism.
PHOTOS OF VANDALISM:
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In a statement, CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein said:
“Given the recent incidents targeting Muslim communities in the region, we urge law enforcement authorities to consider a possible bias motive as they investigate this case. All faith communities should be able to bury their dead and carry out other aspects of their faith without fear of harassment.”
He added that earlier this month, CAIR-MN welcomed a charge of felony assault motivated by bias for an incident in Waite, Park, Minn., which included an alleged attack on a Somali man.
He noted that CAIR-MN has responded to a number of recent incidents targeting the Muslim community in Minnesota.
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CONTACT: CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein, 612-406-0070, jhussein@cair.com