5 Missing Youths Found In Pakistan
National Council on American Islamic Relations said, "The Muslim community has taken the lead in bringing this case to the attention of law enforcement..
authorities and will offer ongoing cooperation with the FBI as the investigation moves forward," said CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad.
CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, E-Mail: ihooper@cair.com
Parents of the missing young people and local Muslim leaders recently informed CAIR of the disappearances. CAIR immediately informed the FBI and, along with the families and Muslim community leaders, has been working to assist the agency as the investigation moved forward. The families were also assisted in obtaining legal representation to make sure their constitutional rights were protected.
At a recent news conference, CAIR officials and other Muslim leaders outlined the sequence of events in the case, urging anyone aware of the missing group's activities to come forward and warn against the dangers of adopting or promoting extremist religious views.
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.
CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-488-8787 or 202-744-7726, E-Mail: ihooper@cair.com; CAIR Communications Coordinator Amina Rubin, 202-488-8787, 202-341-4171, E-Mail: arubin@cair.com
SOURCE Council on American-Islamic Relations www.CAIR.com