February 15, 2012 Charity and Security Network newsletter
Feb 16, 2012 by Suraj Sazawal
1. ACTION ALERT: Comments Needed on Partner Vetting System (PVS)
2. INVITE: Telebriefing on Ongoing Crisis in Somalia
3. The Sahel Does Not Have to be the Next Somalia
4. Investigation of Anti-war Activists Remains Active
5. Two New Reports: Homegrown Terror Threat Exaggerated
February 1, 2012 Charity and Security Network newsletter
Feb 3, 2012 by Suraj Sazawal
2. Flawed Counterterrorism Policy Puts Aid Workers in More Danger
3. Updated PVS Issue Brief: Flawed Assumptions about Effective Vetting of Humanitarian Activity
4. Invite: High Tea on Feb. 9 with a Delegation of Iraqi NGO Leaders
5. Sen. Franken Supports Restoration of MN Money Transfers To Somalia
6. State Department Announces Reorganization Changes
7. Report: Inaction and Delayed Response to Famine Cost Thousands of Lives
January 17, 2012 Charity and Security Network newsletter
Jan 19, 2012 by Suraj Sazawal
2. Holy Land Foundation and its Leaders Petition for Re-hearing on Dismissal of their Appeal
3. Backlash Over Somali Money Transfer Refusal in Minnesota
4. Former Islamic American Relief Agency (Missouri) Officials Sentenced
5. KindHearts, Government To Settle Case Challenging Process to Shutter Charity
6. News Index for Somalia Famine: October 2011 through January 2012
New Report: U.S. Muslim Charities and the War on Terror
Jan 11, 2012 by Suraj Sazawal
In December 2011, CSN published a new report, U.S. Muslim Charities and the War on Terror: A Decade in Review. It summarizes the shutdown of Muslim charities and subsequent lawsuits filed against the government. It also looks at cases of intrusive government actions, such as surveillance of Muslim communities and Islamophobic congressional hearings. Finally, the report gives an overview of how the civil society sector has responded to government scrutiny through interfaith dialogues, education initiatives and partnerships with law enforcement agencies.
For more information, visit www.charityandsecurity.org!
read in fullDecember 20, 2011 Charity and Security Network newsletter
Jan 11, 2012 by Suraj Sazawal
2. Court Denies Appeal of Holy Land Foundation and Leaders
3. Treasury Denies Request for General License for Aid to Somalia
4. How Misguided Counterterrorism Strategies Lead to Misguided Programs
5. Animal Rights Activists Challenge Law Threatening Free Speech
6. Report: Terrorist Lists Impede Peace Processes
7. EU to Review Counterterrorism Policy
8. ACLU: FBI Used Outreach to Spy on Muslims
December 1, 2011 Charity and Security Network newsletter
Dec 5, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
2. Paul Okumo Reports from the 4th High Level Conference on Aid Effectiveness
3. Lawsuit Alleges Government Spy Infiltrated Civil Rights Group
4. Mixed Ruling in Lawsuit Seeking To Shed Light On FBI Investigation Manual
5. Fragile Relief Efforts in Somalia Threatened by Aid Ban
November 14, 2011 Charity and Security Network newsletter
Nov 16, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
1. You are invited to a brown bag lunch featuring Dr. David Small
2. The Good Wife TV Episode Highlights Restrictions on Lawyers Representing Groups on Terrorist List
3. Lawsuit Alleges Security Clearance Revoked Due to Bias Against Muslim Charity
4. Revised Guidelines Lower FBI’s Surveillance Bar
November 1, 2011 Charity and Security Network newsletter
Nov 16, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
2. U.S. Material Support Laws: The Next Don’t Ask-Don’t Tell?
3. Guilty Verdicts in Somali Aid Trial
4. Report from UK-based ODI: Humanitarian Action Harmed by Anti-Terror Laws
5. New UN Human Rights Expert Outlines Priorities
October 17, 2011 Charity and Security Network newsletter
Nov 16, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
1. Hunger Without Borders and Discriminatory Aid Policies
2. Wrong Way: Another Treasury Myth about U.S. Charities Busted
3. World-Check: The Dangers of Privatizing Terrorist Lists
4. Somalia Aid Trial in Minnesota Hears Closing Arguments
5. Charity Leader Sentenced to 33 Months for Tax Evasion
October 4, 2011 Charity and Security Network newsletter
Oct 10, 2011 by Suraj Sazawal
2. Appeals Court Finds Treasury's Procedures in Shutting Down Charity Unconstitutional
3. Background: Al-Haramain of Oregon v. Treasury
4. Wikileaks Exposes Trove of Insight on U.S. Government Counterterrorism Rules and Charities
5. House Members Push for More NGO Access to Somalia
6. Leahy to DOJ: Protect Humanitarian and Peacebuilding Activities
7. Coalition Opposes Misguided Commission on Domestic Threats
8. Convictions Reinstated for Boston Charity Officials
9. Clinton Introduces the Global Counterterrorism Forum
10. Clinton’s Remarks on Smart Power Approach to Counterterrorism
11. Terrorist Trial Report Card: 2001-2010
12. The Aid Worker Security Report 2011
