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Washington, D.C. – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) is holding a Capitol Hill forum at noon on Tuesday, June 10th on the Muslim and Arab responses to violence in Sudan.
The panel features four experts on the conflict in Sudan. The event is the latest in the AIC’s monthly forum on Muslim affairs, designed to inform Congressional leaders, Capitol Hill staffers, and the policy community. Lunch is provided.
When: 12 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Where: 121 Cannon Building, Capitol Hill
Featured Speakers:
Ambassador Hussein Hassouna, Ambassador to the League of Arab States to the US
Deng Deng Nhial, Mission of the Government of Southern Sudan to the US
Suliman Giddo, President of the Darfur Peace and Development
Dr. Dorina Bekoe, Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention, United States Institute for Peace
Moderated by:
Marietje Schaake: Non-resident Fellow with the Atlantic Association-The Hague
This panel occurs in the midst of the on-going conflict in Sudan, widely publicized by the ‘Save Darfur’ movement as well as various celebrity outreach efforts. Mr. Giddo will discuss the latest violence in Darfur as well as the general silence of Muslim and Arab leaders. Ambassador Hassouna will discuss the Arab League’s stand on Sudan. Mr. Nhial will discuss what Arab and Muslim countries should do to ensure the sustainability of the 2005 North-South agreement. Dr. Beoke will highlight the latest spasm of violence and prospects for reconciliation.
The American-Islamic Congress is a civil-rights organization promoting tolerance and the exchange of ideas among Muslims and between other peoples. With the motto “passionate about moderation,” the organization leads initiatives around the world and has offices in Washington, D.C., Boston, Egypt, and Iraq.
Note: AIC’s upcoming panel - on “The Muslim World between Division and Pluralism”- will be held on July 15 at 121 Cannon Building on Capitol Hill.
Contact: Davina AbuJudeh, +1.617-266-0080
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