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MEDIA DIGEST: CAIR-Chicago responds to attacks in Libya, protests, and anti-Muslim bigotry
CAIR-Chicago representatives speak to media, engage in forums and hold events in response to attacks in Libya, protests, and anti-Muslim bigotry.
FOX 39: CAIR-Chicago hosts vigil for slain ambassador
On Friday September 14, CAIR-Chicago, along with members of the Libyan and Muslim community held a candlelight vigil for the late U.S. Ambassador, Christopher Stevens.
CBS 2: CAIR-Chicago holds candlelight vigil for Ambassador Stevens
On Friday September 14, CAIR-Chicago, along with members of the Libyan and Muslim community held a candlelight vigil for the late U.S. Ambassador, Christopher Stevens.
Chicago Libyans, Muslims hold candlelight vigil for Ambassador Stevens
On September 14, 2012, nearly 150 Chicago Libyans and Muslims gathered on the corner of Congress and Michigan to hold a candlelight vigil for the late Ambassador Christopher Stevens.
PRESS RELEASE: Candlelight vigil tonight for Ambassador Christopher Stevens
The Chicago office of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), along with members of the Chicago Libyan community, Syrian American Council Chicago, MAS (Muslim American Society), Zakat Foundation, and AMP (American Muslims for Palestine), will hold a candlelight vigil tonight to honor Ambassador Christopher Stevens.
Moving of G8 summit fails to move protestors
Although Obama relocated the G8 summit from Chicago to Camp David, activists still plan to protest the NATO summit. The G8 summit was planned to take place on May18 and 19 and May 20 and 21 for the NATO summit, since last summer. Activists readied themselves to protest the lack of efforts by these organizations until Obama announced the transfer of the G8 summit. Activists believe the summit was moved for one reason: fear.
ABC 7: CAIR-Chicago's Ahmed Rehab Welcomes End of Libyan Dictatorship
"We're relieved at the end of an era. Muslims don't rejoice at the death of an individual. However, we are rejoicing at the death of dictatorship and tyranny, and the murderous period that Gadhafi was going after his own people," said CAIR's Ahmed Rehab. The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago says, now that the war against Gadhafi's regime is over, Libya will face a new challenge.
ABC 7: CAIR-Chicago's Ahmed Rehab Welcomes End of Libyan Dictatorship
"We're relieved at the end of an era. Muslims don't rejoice at the death of an individual. However, we are rejoicing at the death of dictatorship and tyranny, and the murderous period that Gadhafi was going after his own people," said CAIR's Ahmed Rehab. The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago says, now that the war against Gadhafi's regime is over, Libya will face a new challenge.
Fox Chicago: CAIR-Chicago On FBI Questioning Libyan Visitors
CAIR-Chicago's Communications Coordinator speaks with Fox News on how the FBI is questioning travelers from Libya in Chicago.
ABC 7: Communications Coordinator Speaks About FBI Questioning Libyan Visitors In Chicago
CAIR-Chicago's Communications Coordinator speaks to ABC News about the recent FBI questioning of Libyan visitors in Chicago.
ABC 7: Ahmed Rehab talks about local Libyan students, challenges they face
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab speaks with ABC 7's Eric Horng about local Libyan students whose educations are now in jeopardy.
HUNDREDS OF CHICAGOANS TO RALLY IN SUPPORT OF LIBYAN PROTESTERS
Chicagoans will rally this Saturday to stand in solidarity with the people of Libya as they struggle to rid themselves of a 41-year-old dictatorship.
ACTION ALERT: Attend Rally to Support People of Libya 2/26/11
Join us to support the people of Libya against a dictatorship. We stand by the peaceful protests in Libya as they struggle for freedom and democracy.
Chicagoans Rallied for Libya at Daley Center
70 men and women rallied at the Daley Center Plaza to increase public awareness of the situation in Libya. See pictures and video from the event here.