Four years after the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously found them unconstitutional, secret hearing "security certificates" are still in use, with a number of Muslim men fighting unseen allegations while under threat of deportation to torture.
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Sanctions-busting telethon for Abousfian Abdelrazik a success
On Wednesday, April 28 Project Fly Home held a "sanctions-busting' telethon in support of Abousfian Abdelrazik, the Sudanese-Canadian man on the United Nations 1267 list.
The event in Montreal was streamed live on rabbletv. Canadians called in to make financial contributions to Abdelrazik, which under federal law risks prosecution. The law states that no Canadian shall "provide or collect by any means, directly or indirectly, funds with the intention that the funds be used by someone on the 1267 list."
Despite the sanction, over 150 people participated in this nonviolent direct action (some called in, some donated in person at the event and some emailed in), raising almost $6000 in the span of two hours.
Sanctions-breaking telethon in support of Abousfian Abdelrazik
Apr 28 2010 - 7:00pm
Apr 28 2010 - 9:00pm
Location
Georges Vanier Cultural Centre
2450, Rue Workman (two minutes from metro Lionel Groulx) Wheelchair accessible
Montreal, QC Canada
45° 32' 43.6092" N, 73° 38' 20.6736" W
See map: Google Maps
*This event will be broadcast live on rabbletv*
Project Fly Home is organizing the first ever "Sanctions-busting Telethon and Spaghetti Dinner" on April 28th to publicly celebrate our open defiance of the 1267 sanctions regime, challenging the fear, racism and isolation it creates and feeds on. The evening will include dinner and a host of poets, performers, speakers and actors who will join us for this truly unique evening.
Contact name:
Mary Foster
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