The Interfaith Center of New York Statement on Attacks in Belgium and Turkey
ICNY extends its heartfelt condolences to the people of Belgium and Turkey. These horrific attacks hope to instill fear and dread. We pray for the victims and their families. We must not succumb to divisive tactics. We will work to prevent backlash against Muslims around the world who are too often the victims of terrorism themselves and who are too frequently scapegoated for heinous actions committed in the name of a god they don’t recognize. It is vital in these times of crisis that the rule of law is upheld unequivocally and that we all hold fast to our values of equality and justice for all.
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Statement of Muslim Advocates in Response to Belgium & Turkey Attacks
Our condolences go out to the victims of the horrendous attacks in Brussels and Turkey. These attacks are another tragic reminder that victims of terrorism share no single race or faith. Those of us who seek to keep our families safe from violence must continue to stand together and not allow ourselves to be divided as we face threats from violent extremists. (Read More)
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Arab American Institute statement on Senator Ted Cruz’s call for ‘patrolling’ American neighborhoods
With the rest of the world, Arab Americans mourn the horrific terrorist attacks in Brussels this morning, we are all traumatized by the violence we are seeing around the world and this is a time for Americans to stand together. We cannot allow ourselves to be divided by pandering political candidates. We cannot turn our backs on what makes us Americans. (Read More)
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Council on American-Islamic Relations Expresses Solidarity with People of Belgium Following Attacks
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed solidarity with the people of Belgium following attacks in that nation’s capital that left more than 30 people dead and many more injured. (Read More)
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Anti-Defamation League Condemns Coordinated Terrorist Attacks in Belgium
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today condemned the terror attacks in Brussels, Belgium, for which the terrorist group ISIS has claimed responsibility. The Islamic State claimed that its “fighters” launched the coordinated attacks on the airport and a subway station, killing at least 30 people and wounding 230 more. (Read More)
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Pope condemns ‘blind violence,’ offers prayers after Brussels attacks
Pope Francis, condemning the “blind violence” of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, offered his prayers to the victims, the injured, their families and all those offering assistance in the aftermath of the bombings. (Read More)
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