Posts tagged Torture
How the erosion of civil liberties is not just a Muslim issue

European courts have deemed American prisons to be compatible with human rights standards. Chris Hedges, in his op-ed, “What Is Happening to Muslims Will Happen to the Rest of Us,” however, tells us that this is not the case.

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Activists commemorate Palestinian Prisoner's Day with solidarity fast

The Chicago Movement for Palestinian Rights (CMPR) held their "Hungry for Justice" dinner and discussion in CAIR-Chicago's Gallery on April 17th to commemorate Palestinian Prisoner's Day.

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Activists commemorate Palestinian Prisoner's Day with solidarity fast

The Chicago Movement for Palestinian Rights (CMPR) held their "Hungry for Justice" dinner and discussion in CAIR-Chicago's Gallery on April 17th to commemorate Palestinian Prisoner's Day.

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Chicago Tribune: Fasting Ramadan: Finding Beauty in the Mundane

"Islam teaches us that we are not merely physical beings but spiritual beings as well. But while most people acknowledge the need to nurture our bodies through sustenance and exercise, we tend to neglect the same for our souls," writes Ahmed Rehab in the Chicago Tribune.

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FOX News: Ahmed Rehab on Glenn Beck debating Zuhdi Jasser on Pakistan and torture

"The difference between us and those that we fight, in the form of Al-Qaeda and other militant radical groups is that we are a nation of values. We're a nation of laws. In the fight to maintain the upper hand we can't loose our souls. We can't loose our principles and our values that make us worth fighting for. At the end of the day torture is torture," said Rehab.

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FOX Chicago: Ahmed Rehab Discusses the Role of Torture in Interrogations

"I don't think anything justifies torture. We as a civilized nation should be anti-torture. Many governments in the Western world, and the world in general are against torture. We don't want to be known as the ones who are employing a Spanish Inquisition torture technique to keep ourselves safe," said Rehab.

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CAIR-Chicago Honorary Chair, Dr. Cherif Bassiouni, to Hold Presentation and Book Signing - 2/24/11

M. Cherif Bassiouni, distinguished research professor at DePaul University and CAIR-Chicago's Honorary Chairman, will be speaking at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs about his book "The Institutionalization of Torture by the Bush Administration. Is Anyone Responsible?" Bassiouni will hold a small presentation along with a discussion afterward.

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Leslie Marshall Show: CAIR-Chicago on "Coalition to Ground Boeing Torture Flights" and the Rachael Ray "Kaffiya" Uproar

CAIR-Chicago’s Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham discusses the work of the "Coalition to Ground Boeing Torture Flights" with radio host Leslie Marshall. Allegedly, flights have been used to transport CIA detainees suspected of terrorism to secret prisons in different countries where they are then subject to torture. CAIR-Chicago is a founding member of the coalition and its ongoing efforts.

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Leslie Marshall Show: CAIR-Chicago on "Coalition to Ground Boeing Torture Flights" and the Rachael Ray "Kaffiya" Uproar

CAIR-Chicago’s Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham discusses the work of the "Coalition to Ground Boeing Torture Flights" with radio host Leslie Marshall. Allegedly, flights have been used to transport CIA detainees suspected of terrorism to secret prisons in different countries where they are then subject to torture. CAIR-Chicago is a founding member of the coalition and its ongoing efforts.

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