(WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/13/15) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned terror attacks in Paris that left many people dead and injured.
In a statement, CAIR said:
“These savage and despicable attacks on civilians, whether they occur in Paris, Beirut or any other city, are outrageous and without justification. We condemn these horrific crimes in the strongest terms possible. Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of those killed and injured and with all of France. The perpetrators of these heinous attacks must be apprehended and brought to justice.”
CAIR has consistently and repeatedly condemned all acts of terrorism wherever they have occurred.
SEE: CAIR’s Condemnation of Terrorism
CAIR-Philadelphia Executive Director Jacob Bender and Staff Attorney Ryan Houldin are available for interviews. Call 267-515-6710 or email info@philadelphia.cair.com.
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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Local Contacts: CAIR-Philadelphia Executive Director Jacob Bender, 267-515-6710, jbender@cair.com; CAIR-Philadelphia Staff Attorney Ryan Houldin, 267-515-6710
National Contacts: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR Communications Coordinator Nabeelah Naeem, 202-341-4171, nnaeem@cair.com
