04/02/2011 Quoting from the Organisation of The Islamic Conference website: “The Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference Prof Dr. Ihsanoglu today joined the international community in condemning the loss of innocent lives during protests in Mazar-i- Sharif (Afghanistan) against the burning of the Holy Quran in the US last month. The Secretary General expressed particular condemnation at the killing of UN Staff Members during the incident. He emphasized the importance of ensuring security for the staff and personnel of International Organizations who put their lives at risk in implementing the mandates entrusted by the International community in Read More …
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The Muslim Public Affairs Council Condemns Senseless Killing of U.N. Workers in Afghanistan
(Washington, DC – 4/1/11)—The Muslim Public Affairs Council today condemned the killing of at least 12 people, including seven United Nations workers, in Afghanistan by protesters as “barbaric, atrocious and senseless.” This afternoon, MPAC will hold press conferences in Washington, DC and Los Angeles to respond to today’s events. Read the rest of The American Muslim’s article here.