On family of 9 arrested on Syria-Turkish border: RR told The Guardian: “We do not recommend that people travel to Syria given the increasing complexity of the conflict. With that said, we hope that this incident will not place undue scrutiny upon humanitarian aid work carried out in Syria.”
RR was featured in Mancunian Matters calling upon the media and general public to refocus their attention on Syria to the real source of the problem, namely the brutality of the Assad regime.
RR Met with MEP Afzal Khan on 20 February and conveyed to him some of our concerns regarding domestic and international policy towards Syria. RR advised MEP Afzal Khan on 13 February regarding his speech on Syria in European Parliament and he took on board many of our suggestions and included a quote from RR in his press release.
Rethink Rebuild Society participated in a tribute event for Alan Henning on 12 October 2014 at the British Muslim Heritage Centre and offered its condolences to friends and family of Alan Henning. This message was delivered to the audience by Rethink Rebuild's Advocacy and Policy Coordinator Yasmine Nahlawi.
Assalamu Alaikum, peace be upon you all
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