Media Advisory
CAIR-Missouri Condemns Attacks on Christian Worshipers and Others in Sri Lanka as ‘Outrageous, Despicable’
(SAINT LOUIS, MO, 4/21/19) - The Missouri chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Missouri) today condemned a series attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka that reportedly left more than 210 people dead, and over 500 injured.
SEE: Sri Lanka bombings: 207 dead, hundreds injured in church, hotel explosions on Easter Sunday
https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/21/asia/sri-lanka-explosions/index.html
In a statement, CAIR-Missouri Executive Director Faizan Syed said:
"We are saddened by the terrible murder of over 200 Christian worshipers celebrating Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka. These heinous crimes violate the tenets of every faith and are crimes against humanity.
We join the countless voices from around the world in condemning these despicable attacks and extend our sincere condolences to the victims and their families. These crimes were carried out to reignite religious and ethnic tensions in Sri Lanka which for decades suffered from bitter civil war and unrest. We pray for peace in Sri Lanka and stand with those calling for unity in the face of hate and violence.”
CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
CONTACT: Faizan Syed, Executive Director, 314-403-3626, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
