Fear keeps Muslims silent on terrorism
Richard Kerbaj
MUSLIMS are refusing to give national security authorities counter-terrorism tip-offs, fearing they may implicate themselves or be labelled traitors by fellow community members.
Muslim leaders yesterday warned the Howard Government's hard line on Islamic extremists was largely to blame for the failure of agencies, such as ASIO and the Australian Federal Police, to attract Arabic and Islamic recruits.
Community sources have told The Australian that the AFP and ASIO were desperately reaching out to senior Islamic leaders to help find recruits.
Intelligence sources also said negative attitudes held by Muslims towards national security agencies were hampering attempts to attract recruits.
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
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