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JOINT STATEMENT: SRI LANKA ATTACKS

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24 Apr 2019
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JOINT STATEMENT: SRI LANKA ATTACKS

The Council of Imams Queensland (CIQ) and the Islamic Council of Queensland (ICQ), on behalf of all Muslims in Queensland, condemn the atrocious attacks on churches and hotels across Sri Lanka.     Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to all those affected by these tragic incidents. In recent times the Sri Lankan people from their diverse religious and cultural communities have shown immense resilience in building relationships after experiencing several-decades of civil war in which many lives were…

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09 Apr 2019
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Christchurch Mosque Shootings

Christchurch mosque shootings - Friday 15 March 2019 MEDIA RELEASE - CHRISTCHURCH SHOOTINGS ICQ strongly condemns the act of terrorism perpetrated on Muslims in Christchurch, New Zealand. Mr Habib Jamal, ICQ President, said “This is not the first or isolated act of terrorism against Muslims at mosques. Mosques have been a target of right wing terrorists in other countries as well. The Queensland Police Service has contacted and assured us that there will be an increase in patrols at all…

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