MUSLIMS CONDEMNS ATTACK ON U.S. EMBASSY IN YEMEN

CAIR CONDEMNS ATTACK ON U.S. EMBASSY IN YEMEN (WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/17/08) The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today condemned an attack on the U.S. embassy in Yemen that left at least 16 people dead. SEE: Attack on US Embassy in Yemen Leaves 16 dead In a statement, the Washington-based Islamic civil rights and advocacy group said: "We condemn this brutal attack and call for the swift apprehension and punishment of the perpetrators. Such acts of violence can never be justified or excused." To learn more about CAIR's past campaigns against terrorism and religious extremism, click here. CAIR, America's largest Islamic civil liberties group, has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. 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, E-Mail: arubin@cair.com Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com.