'We need to build bridges to communities, not vilify them'

Muslim communities figures in Australia have welcomed a call by United States Homeland Security secretary Jeh (jay) Johnson for better engagement with US Muslims.

Bộ trưởng Nội An Hoa kỳ Jeh Johnson Source: AAP

Mr Johnson, speaking at a Countering Violent Extremism symposium, says that engagement helps counter the growing influence of groups like the self-proclaimed Islamic State.