Muslim Solidarity Committee

The Muslim Solidarity Committee is an organization in the Capital District of New York (Albany) set up to defend

Yassin Aref and Mohammed Hossain, 2 Muslim men from the Capital District who have been framed by the US government and convicted of terrorism related charges. Both men were sentenced to 15-years in prison. The 15-year sentences were actually ½ what was indicated by the federal sentencing guidelines.  It is felt that the community support -- which included almost 1000 signatures on a petition, dozens of letters to the judge and vigils, forum and other activity -- had an effect on the judge’s sentences.  During the sentencing, the courtroom was packed with supporters and a vigil was held outside of the courthouse.  There has been an appeal and the Muslim Solidarity Committee, formed to support Aref and Hossain, will continue to function.

SON OF MOUNTAINS, YASSIN AREF’S MEMOIR / AUTOBIOGRAPHY, HAS BEEN PUBLISHED! Get a copy and read excepts from the book

Fact Sheet on the Case Click here to join the Muslim Solidarity Committee listserv Muslim Solidarity Committee members win awards. Alaa Aref and her classmates win regional finals in the NYS History Day Competition.  Help send them on a trip to Washington, DC On March 24, 47 people from the Albany community, many from the Masjid As-Salom Mosque, attended the oral arguments for the appeal at the Federal Appeals Court in Manhattan. Steve Downs’ thoughts on the oral arguments Pictures of the trip

For more information: Joe Lombardo 518-439-1968 or jlombard@nycap.rr.com

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