CAIR-Houston and Free Dr. Aafia Movement Condemn Hostage Taking at Texas Synagogue, Family Attorney says Brother of Aafia Siddiqui is Not the Perpetrator

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CAIR-Houston and Free Dr. Aafia Movement Condemns Hostage Taking at Texas Synagogue, Family Attorney says Brother of Aafia Siddiqui is Not the Perpetrator   

(Houston, TX, 1/15/2022) – Todaythe Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) condemned the hostage-taking incident at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. 

SEE: SWAT team involved in hostage situation at synagogue near Dallas-Fort Worth  

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/swat-team-involved-incident-synagogue-colleyville-texas-rcna12376 

In a statement, CAIR-Houston Board Chair John Floyd and legal counsel for the brother of Dr. Aafia said:

“We strongly condemn the hostage-taking at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. This antisemitic attack against a house of worship is unacceptable. We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community, and we pray that law enforcement authorities are able to swiftly free the hostages and bring them to safety. We want to make it very well known that the hostage-taker is NOT Dr. Aafia Siddiqui's brother, who is not even in the same region where this horrible incident is taking place. We want the hostage-taker to know that Dr. Aafia Siddiqui and her family strongly condemn this act and do not stand by you. Dr. Aafia’s family has always stood firm in advocating for the release of their sister from incarceration by legal and non-violent means only.  

"This assailant has nothing to do with Dr. Aafia, her family, or the global campaign to get justice for Dr. Aafia. We want the assailant to know that his actions are wicked and directly undermine those of us who are seeking justice for Dr. Aafia. On behalf of the family and Dr. Aafia, we call on you to immediately release the hostages and turn yourself in. The CAIR-Houston office has represented Dr. Aafia’s brother since 2004. We have confirmed that the family member being wrongly accused of this heinous act is not near the DFW Metro area. We call on the reporters that claimed this man to be a member of Dr. Aafia’s family to correct their reports and issue an apology to the Siddiqui family.”

CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, 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. 

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