Aug 14, 2020 | Statements
“We at BLAC stand in solidarity with the family of Soleiman Faqiri. We must all seize this moment, and be relentless in our resolve to deliver nothing less than radical transformation and lasting change for generations to come. BLAC stands with its allies in Canada...
Aug 14, 2020 | Statements
“It is beyond comprehension that Soleiman Faqiri, a schizophrenic man in custody, took his last breath after being punched and kicked over 50 times by corrections officers while they allegedly had their knee on his neck, and no one will be held accountable by our...
Aug 14, 2020 | Statements
“MDSC advocates for improved mental health services, supports and programs for people affected by mental illness. We are witnessing far too many Canadians, who are struggling with mental illness, not receive proper and sufficient support. Without adequate mental...
Aug 14, 2020 | Statements
“The family of Soleiman Faqiri was devastated to learn that the Ontario Provincial Police would not be pressing charges in the death of their brother in the Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay, Ontario, in December 2016. Soleiman Faqiri, who was living with...
Aug 14, 2020 | Statements
“ARCH Disability Law Centre is deeply concerned by the Ontario Provincial Police’s (OPP) decision not to lay charges against the correctional officers involved in the death of Soleiman Faqiri at the Central East Correctional Centre. ARCH urges the OPP to re-consider...
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