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ABC 7: Muslims, religious leaders honor 9/11, discuss principles of religious tolerance and pluralism

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Husam

Muslim, Jewish and Christians leaders gathered to honor the victims of 9/11 and to address the increase in anti-Muslim discrimination post-9/11. Continue reading →

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NBC 5: Muslims reflect on the tragic events of 9/11, call for country to move forward together

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Husam

Members of the Council on American-Islamic Relations joined leaders from different faiths and backgrounds to reflect on 9/11 and call for an end to the fear and discrimination against the Muslim community in the wake of those attacks. Continue reading →

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CBS 2: Ahmed Rehab Discusses Islamophobia Post 9/11 and How to Move Forward

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Husam

Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, joins CBS 2′s Jim Williams to talk about the effect of 9/11 on American Muslims. Continue reading →

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CBS: Islamic-American Group: Link Between 9/11, Muslim Religion Must Stop

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Husam

The head of a local Islamic-American organization says that after this year, except for remembering its victims, it’s time for America to move on from the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Continue reading →

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ABC 7: Ahmed Rehab Shares Hopes for Obama’s Speech on Middle East Policy

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Husam

CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab says that he hopes the President’s speech represents a shift away from what he calls a “post-9/11″ narrative in American-Islamic relations. Continue reading →

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NBC 5: Ahmed Rehab Reacts to Hateful Remarks On Sox Website

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Husam

A hateful posting directed at Muslims is found on an online forum for the Chicago White Sox.
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FOX News: Ahmed Rehab On Glenn Beck Debating Pakistan, Torture

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Husam

“As I listen to Zuhdi Jasser speak here, he’s one of those far right individuals who’s trying to make this war against Al-Qaeda into a larger ideological war,” said Rehab.
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Public Radio International: Young Arab-Americans and the ‘Arab Spring’

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Husam

Now, the Arab world is changing dramatically. Two dictators have been toppled. Others seem to be teetering.
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Chicago Tribune: How bin Laden’s demise could bring a new era in U.S.-Muslim relations

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Husam

Bin Laden’s devious strategy found an alarming degree of success in the sharp spike in Islamophobia in the U.S. and Europe and the surge in Al-Qaeda’s recruitment. But his plans hit an unlikely hurdle in the form of American Muslims. Continue reading →

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FOX Chicago: Ahmed Rehab Discusses the Role of Torture in Interrogations

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Husam

“I think that, also, it’s important to remember that in the past we’ve been obtained false information because of torture, or the threat of torture. Continue reading →

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CBS2: Ahmed Rehab Discusses the President’s Decision About bin Laden Photo

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Husam

“Obama’s logic was, I think, spot on,” said Rehab about the President’s decision not to release the photos of a deceased bin Laden.
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ABC 7: Ahmed Rehab talks to Hosea Sanders and Judy Hsu about bin Laden’s Assassination

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Husam

CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab appears as a live, in-studio guest on ABC7 News This Morning to talk to Hosea Sanders and Judy Hsu about the death of Osama bin Laden. Continue reading →

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FOX Chicago: CAIR-Chicago’s Ahmed Rehab discusses whether photos of bin Laden should be released

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Husam

I think Obama should issue proof to the public that this was indeed bin Laden. I think the burden of proof is on the government. Its a terrorist. Continue reading →

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CBS 2: Ahmed Rehab of CAIR-Chicago weighs in on whether photos of bin Laden should be released

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Husam

Rehab believes releasing DNA evidence, approved by a third party, should ease doubts and is preferable to releasing gruesome photos.
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FOX Business: Ahmed Rehab on How Bin Laden’s Assassination Highlights Flaws in Our ‘War on Terror’

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Husam

For the past decade we had the wrong strategy, in response to 9/11. We’ve politicized 9/11, we’ve had costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with surges, military personnel, with trillions of dollars spent. Continue reading →

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FOX Chicago News: Ahmed Rehab Discusses Impact of Death of bin Laden

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Husam

Executive Director Ahmed Rehab visited FOX Chicago News to discuss the impact of Osama bin Laden’s death.
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ABC 7: Local Muslim Leaders Respond to bin Laden’s Death

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Husam

CIOGC held a press conference to express relief at bin Laden’s death, as well as encourage a new chapter of openness and understanding.
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FOX Chicago: CAIR-Chicago Thanks Obama for Ridding the World of bin Laden

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Husam

“I wish it would have happened sooner, so as to save trillions of dollars and thousands of lives. But nonetheless justice delayed is better than justice denied. We’re very thankful for the fact that this man has been apprehended and eliminated,” said Ahmed Rehab of CAIR-Chicago.
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ABC 7: Ahmed Rehab talks about local Libyan students, challenges they face

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Husam

CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab speaks with ABC 7’s Eric Horng about Libyan students who have been left in limbo. Continue reading →

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ABC 7: CAIR-Chicago responds to King hearings on radicalization of Muslim Americans

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Husam

“It seemed like a political circus. It seemed like it was for political show and not an honest attempt by Rep. Peter King to address the issue of radicalization,” said CAIR-Chicago Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab Continue reading →

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