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Published 11/07/2009 by BBC


Shooting raises fears for Muslims in US army

An army major accused of firing on and killing fellow soldiers in Texas is a US-born Muslim. The reasons for the shooting are not clear, but Major Nidal Malik Hasan was reported to be unhappy at alleged racial abuse he had received. The BBC's Penny Spiller considers how it may affect...

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Fears for Muslims in US army
THE US military faces fraught questions about the recruitment, safety and role of Muslims in the armed services after a shooting massacre blamed on a devout Muslim ... - [11/07/2009 - The Age]
US faces potential minefield over Muslims and m...
Washington: The US military faced fraught questions about the recruitment, safety and role of Muslims in the armed services after a shooting massacre blamed on a ... - [11/07/2009 - msn.co.in]
Local muslims say tragedy should not reflect on...
Some Muslims, such as Khadija Shareef, Indianapolis, said there is no need for people of her faith to defend themselves when an atrocity occurs. "Do I hate this ... - [11/07/2009 - Indianapolis Star]
Statement on Ft. Hood From Arab-American Milita... - [11/06/2009 - The Washington Independent]
Fox And Friends Muse About ‘Special Screenings’... - [11/06/2009 - Think Progress]
"Fox And Friends" Hosts Worry That Mi... - [11/06/2009 - The Huffington Post | Full News Feed]
Muslim image campaigns suffer after Fort Hood s... - [11/06/2009 - USA Today]
Jon Soltz: Many Issues With Tragedy at Ft. Hood... - [11/06/2009 - The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed]
"Fox and Friends" suggests screening ... - [11/06/2009 - Salon: War Room]
American Arab, Muslim groups deplore Fort Hood ... - [11/06/2009 - USA Today]
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"When they do deploy they help facilitate a lot of our missions. American Muslims in the army work hand in hand with local Muslims, and we welcome that."
Shooting raises fears for Muslims in US army [BBC - 11/07/2009]
"This was an isolated incident. Our hearts go outout to everyone affected by this, but the army will stay strong. We have a diverse armed forces, and whatever their religion our troops have a part to play, and they play it very well."
Shooting raises fears for Muslims in US army [BBC - 11/07/2009]

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