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South Asia Experts to Discuss U.S. Policy Post-Mumbai at MPAC Convention on Dec. 20
December 03, 2008
The Muslim Public Affairs Council today announced that it will add a special panel at its annual convention this month to address the challenges to U.S. foreign policy sparked by last week's horrific terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
MPAC Cautions Against Anti-Muslim Backlash in India
December 02, 2008
The Muslim Public Affairs Council today sent a letter to the Bush administration and the Obama transition team expressing concern about a potential backlash that could be triggered in the wake of terrorist attacks in Mumbai. MPAC called on both to promote a message of tolerance and to encourage India to take pre-cautions against a possible backlash against India's Muslim population.
MPAC Mourns Deaths of Mumbai Hostages
November 28, 2008
As the tragic events continue to unfold in Mumbai, India, the Muslim Public Affairs Council today shared its sadness over the deaths of so many, including five hostages killed at a Chabad hospitality center. New York-based Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg, and his wife Rivka, were among those taken hostage and killed at the Chabad-Lubavitch hospitality center which served as an outreach center for travelers of the Jewish faith.
MPAC Condemns Mumbai Terror Attacks
November 26, 2008
The Muslim Public Affairs Council today condemned a series of seven terror attacks in Mumbai, India, which have left at least 80 dead, and more than 900 injured. According to media reports, about 40 British nationals and other foreigners are currently being held hostage at a Mumbai hotel.
MPAC Reacts to Holy Land Verdict
November 26, 2008
Following a series of legal twists and turns which have spanned seven years, the Holy Land Foundation and five of its former leaders were found guilty yesterday of funneling $12.4 million to Hamas-affiliated committees since 1995, when it became illegal to make donations to the organization.
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