The Federal Bureau of Investigation is severing its ties with the nation’s largest Muslim advocacy group, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), amid evidence that the organization ha slinks to a support network for Hamas. All local chapters of CAIR have been shunned in the wake of a 15-year investigation that culminated with the December…
On February 6th and 7th, the American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT), a coalition of 12 major Islamic organizations, will hold conferences focusing on human rights and the media. The conferences, to be held in Washington DC, will include several speakers such as former US Attorney General Ramsey Clark, peace activist Cindy…
British Islamic groups gave a cautious welcome to new U.S. President Barack Obama’s pledge to reach out to the Muslim world, saying his policies needed to match his words. In his inauguration address on Tuesday, Obama promised a “new way forward” based on “mutual interest and mutual respect” following tensions that followed the September 11…
American Muslim groups will welcome next week’s inauguration of Barack Obama with a symbolic release of “peace doves” at a mosque in Washington DC, followed by a open house at the DC headquarters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). “As part of our nation’s rich religious heritage, American Muslims are looking forward to celebrating…
A new national president marks the 10th anniversary of the CIC. The CIC Board appointed Ms. Wahida Valiante as the organization’s national president; she previously served as its Vice President. Ms. Valiante noted, “I am most fortunate to assume my duties at time when CIC has both an extremely strong Board of Directors and an…
