In Pakistan, five US citizens have been arrested on suspicion of ties to militant groups. The five were reported missing by their families in northern Virginia last week. One of the five reportedly left behind a video discussing Western attacks on Muslim nations. Muslim American leaders who viewed the video said it resembled a farewell message used before attacks carried out by militant jihadist groups. US law enforcement officials say they have no evidence the five have any links to militant groups or that they were planning an attack. On Wednesday, Ibrahim Hooper of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said Muslim American leaders will continue to assist the investigation.

Ibrahim Hooper: “It was the Muslim community that came forward, took the lead on this case, brought the information to law enforcement authorities, and is continuing cooperation with law enforcement authorities as this investigation goes forward.”