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posted by jane kirby in on Mai 16, 2011 - View profile

Halifax NS

Letter Writing in Support of Abousfian Abdelrazik


7:00pm
Mardi Mai 17 2011

Venue: Crows Nest, Roberts Street Social Centre
Address: 5684 Roberts Street
Cost: Free, Dinner $5-$10 donation

Join us for a letter-writing event in support of Abousfian Abdelrazik in his bid to remove his name from the UN 1267 No Fly List. Abdelrazik was detained, beaten and threatened while on a visit to Sudan on the advice of CSIS. Despite having his name cleared and being released of all suspicion by both Canadian and Sudanese officials, his name remains on the UN 1267 list, which imposes a travel ban and an asset freeze on individuals. This June, a delegation of community supporters will seek to meet with the Chair of the 1267 committee in New York to deliver messages in support of Abdelrazik.

We will be gathering for a fun, sociable evening to write support letters to send with the delegation to New York. More information will be available about Abdelrazik's case at the event. We will also be selling dinner (Veggie Chili and other snacks) to raise money in support of the delegation, and accept donations from anyone who wishes to break the sanctions against Abdelrazik.

Hosted by No One Is Illegal-Halifax

BACKGROUND:

http://www.peoplescommission.org/en/abdelrazik/

Organizer:noii-halifax@riseup.net

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