|  | ICNA Welcomes American Withdrawal from Afghanistan | Webinar on Afghanistan | #FreeImamJamil Press Conference and Protest | ICNA CSJ Condemns Attack on Dr. Aafia Siddiqui in Prison |
| |  | ICNA Welcomes American Withdrawal from Afghanistan | NEW YORK, NY (August 18, 2021) – The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) supports the withdrawal of United States forces from Afghanistan. In February of 2020, the Trump administration made an agreement with the Taliban according to which United States forces would move out of Afghanistan by May 2021. By implementing it, President Biden and his administration have honored that agreement. Twenty years of the American war in Afghanistan have led to the deaths of over 2500 American military service members and tens of thousands of innocent Afghans. Over two trillion dollars have been spent, and not to forget thousands who got injured. It is time for American policymakers to reassess our foreign policy. As Americans, we stand for democracy and government by the people, for the people. It is time that we let the people of Afghanistan freely choose their leadership and the way of government. The people of Afghanistan are facing a terrible humanitarian crisis. We urge the United Nations and the international community to provide generous support that helps the people of Afghanistan rebuild vital infrastructure, education systems, and healthcare. Islam stands for peace and justice. Providing education, equality, and ensuring the rights and freedom of all men and women–and especially minorities—is essential. It is very encouraging that the new leadership in Afghanistan has declared that they will respect human rights, with particular mention made of women and minorities. We call upon this new leadership to fulfill their pledge. In these uncertain times, Helping Hand for Relief and Development is already on the ground in Afghanistan helping internally displaced persons (IDPs) and those who need help. Moreover, ICNA Relief USA has made plans to support those Afghans who will settle in the United States and require assistance. “Our prayers and sympathies are with the families of Americans, Afghans, and others who have lost their lives during these last twenty years.” -Mohsin Ansari, MD, President, ICNA. |
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|  | ↵ Afghanistan Today: A Dialogue with Afghan-Americans | Join us for a dialogue with Afghan-Americans on Monday, August 23rd at 4:00 PM EST! Here are the Speakers for this webinar: Dr. Daoud Nassimi – Associate Professor of Religion at NOVA Community College, and visiting professor at Kabul and Salam universities in Afghanistan. Holding PhD in Islamic Studies, serving the community as an Islamic instructor, scholar and leader; founder and former president of Islamic Society of Afghans in Washington, DC area. Imam Jamal Kakar – Imam and president of Madina Islamic Center in Springfield, Instructor of Qur’an at ADAMS Center in Sterling, Virginia; with educational background in Islamic Studies from Libya and in Teacher Education from NOVA College Sr. Nasrin Noory – Controller and director of operation in a high-tech company, member of National Association of Professional Women of Washington, DC, member of Trademark Who’s Who, with educational background in the field of finance. |
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|  | Afghanistan Future Uncertain as Taliban Take Kabul | This weekend, the Taliban seized control of Kabul, thereby securing control over Afghanistan. This happens after the departure of the US military, after two decades of US intervention and imperialism in Afghanistan. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled the country as the Taliban secured the presidential palace for themselves. Mullah Baradar, a prominent Talib who was released in Pakistan due to pressure from the Trump administration in 2018, was announced the president of Afghanistan after Ghani fled the country. |
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| What has happened in Afghanistan? | The recent events in Afghanistan have become the headlines of the national and international news in the last few days. As US was trying to complete the withdrawal of its forces in the last 3 months from Afghanistan, the fight between the US-supported government and Taliban was intensified. While fighting was severe in a few provinces, Taliban took over more than 200 governmental districts of the country during the month of July, mostly without fighting. In early August, Taliban started taking over the bigger cities and provincial capitals. By August 14th, they took over almost all of the provinces and they reached to the gates of Kabul from many sides. |
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|  | Pictures and Video From #FreeImamJamil Press Conference and Protest | |  | Imam Jamil's son Kairi Al Amin (left) pictured at the rally with Omar Regan (right) |
|  | Sheikh Omar Suleiman addresses the crowd at the rally |
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|  | ICNA CSJ Bay Area Webinar: Liberation 2021 | ICNA CSJ Bay Area invites you to join us at a webinar on Saturday, August 21, as we commemorate International Day of the World's Indigenous People and The Continued Occupation of Kashmir and Palestine. |
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|  | ICNA CSJ Condemns Attack on Dr. Aafia Siddiqui in Prison | On July 30, 2021, CAGE received disturbing reports from her lawyers that Aafia Siddiqui was attacked in her cell by an inmate who had been harassing her for some time, and who smashed a coffee mug filled with scalding hot liquid into her face. Shocked by the violent assault and in excruciating pain, Dr. Siddiqui curled into a fetal position to protect herself. She was unable to get up after the assault and had to be taken out of the cell in a wheelchair. Dr. Siddiqui has been placed in administrative solitary confinement for an unspecified period of time. ICNA CSJ demands a full investigation be taken into the matter. |
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