Rights group calls on US Muslims to be 'extra vigilant' in wake of Capitol riot
Rights group calls on US Muslims to be ‘extra vigilant’ in wake of Capitol riot
Council on American-Islamic Relations says threat posed by far-right white supremacist violence is high and Muslims may be targets
MEE staff
Wed, 01/13/2021 – 21:17
CAIR urges mosques and other Islamic institutions to take measures outlined in its safety booklet (AFP)
A leading Muslim-American civil rights and advocacy group urged Muslims to remain “extra vigilant” until the end of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration amid a threat of white supremacist violence.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said on Wednesday that the threat posed by violence and armed protests in all 50 state capitals leading up to inauguration day is high, and pressed for security to Read Full Article
Source: Middle East Eye
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