CAIR Applauds Actions to Prevent Alleged Fort Hood Attack

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A prominent national Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization today applauded the actions of law enforcement officials and members of the public who prevented an alleged attack on soldiers stationed at the Fort Hood military base in Texas.

Pfc. Naser Jason Abdo was arrested Wednesday by police in Killeen, Texas, after allegedly buying bomb-making supplies. The arrest followed a tip by a gun store employee who said Abdo's behavior raised red flags. Abdo allegedly told investigators that his planned attack was an act of "revenge" for his treatment by the military.

In a statement, the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said: "We applaud the actions of local law enforcement authorities and members of the public in preventing the alleged plot to harm military personnel in Texas. While every individual has the right to the presumption of innocence, we condemn any plot to harm our nation's safety and security."

CAIR noted that the reported motive for the alleged plot was personal, not religious.

CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. 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.

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CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, E-Mail: [email protected]; CAIR Communications Coordinator Amina Rubin, 202-488-8787, 202-341-4171, E-Mail: [email protected]

SOURCE Council on American-Islamic Relations

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