Donald Trump, President of America.
Washington: The appointment of 2 terrorists in the administration of US President Donald Trump has created a sensation all over the world. They have been placed on the Leaders Advisory Board of White House. One of them is related to the dreaded terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba. Which has been responsible for terrorist attacks at many places in India including Kashmir. Information about the appointment of both jihadis has also been released on the White House website.
Let us know that Donald Trump recently announced a new committee Lay Leaders Advisory Board. This committee will serve to advise on religious freedom and confidence based policies. In the same committee, two such Muslims have been included as so-called scholars, one of which has directly related to terrorist organization like Lashkar-e-Taiba, while the other has also become the subject of controversy.
Released from White House website.
Two controversial names appointed
1. ISmail Royer
Currently Ismail Rayar is an American citizen. He was notorious for incorporating Muslim youth in extremist activities in late 1990s and early 2000. In the year 2000, he went to Pakistan, where he was trained in Lashkar-e-Taiba’s terrorist training camp. During this time, he was also involved in terrorist attacks on Indian Army bases in Kashmir.
Arrest and punishment
In 2003, Rayar was convicted of terrorism -related crimes in the US. He was sentenced to 20 years, out of which he has spent about 13 years in jail. After being released from jail, Ismail claimed to improve himself. He is currently working as a director at the Center for Islam and Religius Freedom. Claims to be active towards religious tolerance and reforms within the Muslim community and promotes dialogue.
2. Sheikh Hamza Yusuf (Shaykh Hamza Yusuf)
Hamza Yusuf claims to be a prominent Islamic scholar of America, he is the co-founder of Jetuna College in California. It is the first recognized Islamic Liberal Arts College in America.
Hamza background
The image of America Hamza Yusuf presents as a liberal Muslim thinker, but some of his old statements, in which he made a sharp comment on America’s foreign policy or Islamic fundamentalism, has been in controversies. He is also considered to be of jihadi trend. He has been a disputed face.
India’s concern
Lashkar-e-Taiba is held responsible for several major terrorist attacks in India, such as the 2001 Parliament attack and the 2008 Mumbai attack. Many security analysts and foreign policy experts in India have termed this appointment of Trump administration as “diplomatic insensitivity”.
Response in america
The US national security community and Trump’s political opponents have also strongly criticized his move. He says that giving former jihadis to the White House level advisory role may be “alarm bell for the nation”.
Trump administration rescue
After the controversy surfaced, a statement issued by Trump Campaign said that the committee has been formed to “strengthen religious freedom” and “dialogue between communities”. It has been claimed that the appointment of individuals like Ismail Rayer and Joseph shows that “rehabilitation and change is possible” and people who are wandering in the past, can now work for the good of society.
Question on America’s policy
This episode is not limited to America’s internal politics or trump policies only. It gives rise to global debate. The question is also whether a former terrorist can free public responsibility by freeing his past? Can the process of rehabilitation be beneficial for society, or does it give validity to fundamentalism? The Trump administration talks about “apology and change” on the issue. This proves that the attitude of the Trump administration is something else to show about terrorism. (Input White House website and agencies)
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