Australian Islamic Council Condemns Attacks in US

The President of the Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV), Mr Yasser Soliman, said today that Muslims are shocked and appalled at yesterday's attacks in New York and Washington.

He said the Islamic Council of Victoria unreservedly condemns the action of those responsible for the loss of life that has resulted from the attacks.

Terrorism, the killing of innocent people, is a crime against God and against humanity.

Mr Soliman said that there is a need for great care in identifying the perpetrators of the crimes. He stressed that irresponsible speculation and premature apportioning of blame would only damage community relations here in Victoria and put public safety at risk.

In the present climate he said Muslims, like other groups, are concerned about any heightened threat to their security. The Muslim community therefore looks to the State and Federal authorities to do everything necessary to help protect the property and personal safety of Australian Muslims.

12 September 2001

ICV Website: www.ozemail.com.au/~icv