Howard Student Suspected of Terrorism

Ramy Zamzam, a Howard dental student, has been detained in Pakistan along with 4 other U.S. Citizens for suspicions of terrorism. Zamzam and the other men were reported missing around Nov. 29. Students helped in the search for the men by creating a Facebook group and disseminating e-mails asking for help in locating Zamzam with the knowledge that the men were last seen headed towards Balitmore. Wednesday, a raid on a house in Sarghoda revealed that the men were in Pakistan. They are currently being investigated to see if they have any links to extremist groups. Before their departure, it is reported that a farewell video was made showing scenes of war with the call to action that Muslims must be defended. Although Howard cannot release any information about Zamzam or the situation in Pakistan, University Spokeswoman Kerry Ann Hamilton said, "There is no evidence of imminent harm to the University community." Officials in the U.S. Department of State told The Hilltop that they are still trying to gather information from Pakistani law enforcement officials. More information will be available at a later date.