The New York Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), today welcomed the Albany Common Council’s passing of a Ceasefire Resolution working in collaboration with the Albany Muslim Advocacy Coalition representing Albany’s Muslim, Arab and Palestinian communities and with members of the Albany chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace.
SEE: Gaza ceasefire resolution passed in Albany
SEE: Resolution Number 3.11.24.R (MC)
The resolution has been under discussion since November accompanied by public demonstrations held outside City Hall to pressure a vote.
In a statement, CAIR-NY Executive Director Afaf Nasher said: “CAIR-NY continues to demand an end to the ethnic cleansing and genocide in Gaza. The Albany Common Council took a critical step in its support for a permanent ceasefire. We call on Congress and the White House to do the same and end the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people.”
In a statement, the Albany Muslim Advocacy Coalition, “We are proud of this collective effort and the clear signal it sends: the people of Albany and the Capital District call for peace, justice and the protection of human rights. We appreciate Albany City Council members Gabriella Romero and Sergio Adams for bringing this resolution to vote and call on all elected representatives to support a permanent ceasefire immediately.”
CAIR-NY’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR-NY es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: The Albany Common Council, the Albany Common Council
Afaf Nasher, Esq., CAIR-NY Executive Director, 917-669-4006, anasher@cair.com; Rabea Ali, rali@cair.com