CHICAGO ARAB COMMUNITY CONDEMNS ATTACK ON WORLD TRADE CENTER, AND GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
CHICAGO--Sept. 11-- The
Arab American Action Network condemns the
horrifying attacks on the World Trade Center towers in New York, the
Pentagon, and several civilian airliners. Arab Americans in Chicago,
like all Americans, are shocked and angered by this brutality and
are feeling all the emotions of our fellow citizens. Our community's
thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this enormous tragedy.
These attacks are targeted against all Americans.
At this time it is unknown
what individuals or organizations carried
out these attacks. No matter who is responsible, the Arab American
Action Network considers them to be reprehensible and condemns them
in the strongest possible terms. We urge the public and the media to
refrain from rushing to judgment. Irresponsible speculation can only
contribute to a grave and unfolding tragedy.
Arab American Action Network,
Chicago, IL 60615
Telephone: (773) 436 6060
Email: aaan@aaan.org
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MUSLIM LEADERS CONDEMN TERRORIST ATTACKS
Today, September 11, 2001,
at 4:30 PM, the United Muslim Americans
Association (UMAA) and the Islamic Association for Palestine (IAP) will hold
a joint press conference to address today's terrorist acts against innocent
civilians in New York and Washington.
UMAA and IAP call for the
immediate capture of the perpetrators. We believe
that there could be no just justification for committing such evil acts. We
extend our condolences on behalf of the Muslim community to the families of
all victims. We call upon our officials, security agencies, and media not
to rush to judgment and start accusing Muslims, Arabs or Palestinians. Our
community should not be collectively punished, discriminated against, or
stereotyped for any crazy and terrorist acts.
United Muslim Americans
Association, UMAA
10661 S. Roberts Rd. #202, Palos Hills, IL. 60465
Tel. (708) 974-4472 Fax (708) 974-4479 E mail: umaaforum@aol.com
http://www.theumaa.org/
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ADC Press Release: ADC Condemns Attack on Trade Center, Government
Buildings
Washington, DC, Sept. 11
-- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination
Committee (ADC) today condemned the horrifying series of attacks on the
World Trade Center towers in New York and government buildings including
the Pentagon in Washington DC. Arab Americans, like all Americans, are
shocked and angered by such brutality, and we share all the emotions of
our fellow citizens. Arab Americans view these attacks as targeting all
Americans without exception.
No information is available
as to what individuals or organizations
might be responsible for these attacks. No matter who is responsible,
ADC condemns these actions in the strongest possible terms. ADC urges
the public and the media to proceed with caution and to resist rushes to
judgement.
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination
Committee
4201 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20008, U.S.A.
Tel: (202) 244-2990, Fax: (202) 244-3196
E-mail: adc@adc.org
Web : http://www.adc.org/
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A Press Release from The American Muslim Political Coordination Council (AMPCC)*
(WASHINGTON, DC - 9/11/2001)
-The American Muslim Political Coordination
Council (AMPCC)*, today condemned the apparent terrorist attacks in New York
and Washington and offered condolences to the families of those who were
killed or injured. The AMPCC statement read in part: "American Muslims
utterly condemn what are apparently vicious and cowardly acts of terrorism
against innocent civilians. We join with all Americans in calling for the
swift apprehension and punishment of the perpetrators. No political cause
could ever be assisted by such immoral acts."
* The AMPCC consists of American Muslim Alliance, American Muslim Council,
Council on American-Islamic Relations, and Muslim Public Affairs Council