(ST. LOUIS, MO, 8/23/2019) – On Sunday, Aug. 25, the Missouri chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MO) will hold a march in the Delmar Loop to oppose the Indian government's renewed oppression of Kashmir, a Muslim-majority region of India.
WHAT: St. Louis March for Kashmir
WHERE: 6655 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130
WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 25, 5-7 p.m.
CONTACT: CAIR-Missouri Executive Director Faizan Syed, (314)330-2946, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/2101838733441860/
Earlier this month, India's far-right government cancelled Kashmir's semi-autonomous legal status and imposed martial law on millions of Kashmiris, cutting off the internet, banning reporters, setting a curfew, and opening fire on protesters.
SEE: India-Administered Kashmir Cut Off From World
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/08/indian-administered-kashmir-cut-world-190808154823718.html
“India’s brutality in the region must end and the Kashmiri people must be given the opportunity to choose their future,” said Faizan Syed, executive director of CAIR-MO. “Thousands of St. Louisans are from South Asia and we are all concerned by these actions that are increasing tensions between two nuclear powers. Our nation must take action to help the people of Kashmir.”
Rally participants plan to call on the United States to stand against India's occupation of Kashmir and demand the immediate restoration of mobile and landlines in the region, an end to the curfew and the complete demilitarization of the region. Letters will be collected that will be sent to elected officials. The program will include a march down Delmar Loop as well as presentations by local community activists.
Earlier this week, CAIR’s New Jersey chapter issued a public letter to the Indian Consul General condemning that nation’s actions in Kashmir and its abuses of Indian Muslims and declined an invitation to meet with consulate officials.
SEE: CAIR-New Jersey Issues Letter Condemning Siege of Kashmir After Declining Invitation to Meet with Indian Consulate Officials
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.
La misión de CAIR es mejorar la comprensión del Islam, fomentar el diálogo, proteger las libertades civiles, capacitar a los musulmanes estadounidenses, y construir coaliciones que promuevan la justicia y la comprensión mutua.
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CONTACT: CAIR-MO Executive Director Faizan Syed, 314-403-3626, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
