What Are We Calling For?
ACCOUNTABILITY
Criminal Charges
must be laid against the guards who are responsible for Soleiman’s death.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Ontario Premier
must make an official apology to the Faqiri Family for the death of Soleiman.
Campaign Developments
(CBC) As It Happens: Soleiman Faqiri Inquest Announced
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Soleiman Faqiri’s family hopes November inquest into his death will offer answers
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Soleiman Faqiri’s family expects ‘full story’ of his death in Ontario jail cell as province sets inquest
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‘Long time coming’: Soleiman Faqiri’s family welcomes inquest into his violent jail death in 2016
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Public inquest into Soleiman Faqiri’s death
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CBC News Coverage: 6th Annual Vigil for Soleiman Faqiri
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Investigations and Documentaries
Media Coverage
Unascertained Podcast
On December 15, 2016, Soleiman Faqiri was found dead in his cell after an incident with a group of correctional officers. After suffering a schizophrenic episode, the 30-year-old was awaiting a mental health assessment at a Lindsay Ontario jail. He was pepper sprayed, shackled, and wearing a spit hood. Unascertained pieces together the timeline of Soleiman’s death and what really happened when guards entered the room.
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