Fethullah Gulen Deplores Recent Attacks on Christians in Pakistan

Fethullah Gülen

I am deeply saddened to learn about the bombing of a Christian church in Peshawar, Pakistan, which cost the lives 85 civilians and injured many others. I condemn this attack unequivocally and on this sad occasion reiterate my condemnation of all forms of terrorism regardless of perpetrators or their stated purposes.

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Fethullah Gulen Condemns Terrorist Attack in Nairobi, Kenya

Fethullah Gülen

I am heartbroken by the senseless terrorist attack in Kenya and the loss of lives and horrific injuries to so many innocent people. In the eyes of God, every life is sacred and every person has dignity. The taking of a single human life is an attack on all humankind.

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President Obama Hosts Forum on Civil Society at UN General Assembly

President Obama has hosted a High Level Event on Supporting Civil Society in New York on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, meeting with heads of state and leaders of civil society, multilateral organizations, and the philanthropic community to discuss growing restrictions being placed on civil society organizations (CSOs) worldwide. The event marks the beginning of a year-long effort to further intensify our work to support and defend civil society from a rising tide of restrictions.

The White House Blog made the following announcement regarding the event:

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