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NewsNov 22, 2024
New Documentary 'My Brother Soleiman' Explores An Afghan Canadian Family's Fight for Justice Against the Ontario Prison System
On December 15, 2016, Soleiman Faqiri tragically died after being fatally restrained during a severe schizophrenic episode while in an Ontario jail, where he was shackled on the floor, awaiting a much-needed mental health assessment that never came.
NewsAug 9, 2020
Faqiri Family Profoundly Disappointed by the Ontario Provincial Police’s Decision Not to Lay Charges In Relation to the Beating Death of Soleiman Faqiri
The family of Soleiman Faqiri express their profound sadness and disappointment in the Ontario Provincial Police’s decision not to lay criminal charges against any of the guards in relation to the beating and death of Soleiman (Soli) in December 2016.
NewsJun 26, 2020
Rally at Central East Correctional Centre for Prisoner Justice and Mental Health in Ontario on June 27
Families across Ontario are torn apart by the Justice system that punitively harms those in their care, especially individuals who have underlying mental health issues.
NewsMar 1, 2020
More Than 100 Canadian Leaders Sign Justice for Soli Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford
Senator Kim Pate , journalist and human rights activist Desmond Cole , Executive Director Harsha Walia of the BC Civil Liberties Association , and CEO Chris Summerville of the Schizophrenia Society of Canada , are among prominent names signed to an open letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford calling…
NewsJan 17, 2020
Justice for Soli Tentatively Welcomes Ontario’s Updated Training for Corrections Officers
Justice of Soli Campaign is calling on province to release details on consultation process; program changes
NewsDec 12, 2019
Vigils Will Be Hosted Across Canada to Honour Afghan Canadian Soleiman Faqiri on Third Anniversary of His Killing in Ontario Prison
Events in seven Canadian cities will remember man killed under government care, continue call for justice
NewsNov 7, 2019
Learn about the Tragic Death of Soleiman Faqiri: Mental Health, Solitary Confinement, Use of Force in Prison on November 13 in Toronto
The Tragic Death of Soleiman Faqiri: Mental Health, Solitary Confinement, Use of Force in Prison is taking place on November 13, 2019 at 12:30 pm at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, click here for event details .
NewsApr 6, 2019
Learn about the Jail Killing of Soleiman Faqiri in an Ontario Prison This Monday
The Jail Killing of Soleiman Faqiri Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion is taking place on Monday, April 8, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Carleton University, MacOdrum Library Discovery Centre, Room 482, in Ottawa, Ontario.
NewsDec 13, 2018
A Vigil for Soli: Remembering Soleiman Faqiri A Victim of Ontario's Broken Criminal Justice System
Soleiman Faqiri’s stay at the Central East Corrections Centre (CECC) was meant to be a temporary measure, yet it ended up being fatal.
NewsDec 28, 2017
Over 150 Friends and Supporters Joined a Vigil to Honour Soleiman Faqiri and Call for Justice One Year After His Death
On December 15th 2017, friends and supporters held a vigil at Dundas Square to mark the one year anniversary of Soleiman Faqiri’s death. This vigil was organized to honour and commemorate Soleiman and call for justice, transparency, accountability and most of all reform in Ontario’s correctional…
NewsNov 16, 2017
Justice For Soli Statement: 11 Months Since Soleiman Faqiri was Killed Under Government Care
November 15, 2017 On December 4th 2016 Soleiman Faqiri was temporarily housed at the Central East Correctional Centre (CECC) in Lindsay Ontario while awaiting a bed at the Ontario Shores Centres for mental health. Eleven days following that, on December 15 2016, Soleiman was killed by guards after…
NewsNov 2, 2017
Justice for Soli Coalition Expresses its Deep Sadness and Frustration with the Kawartha Lakes Police Service's Announcement
The following is a statement from the Justice for Soli coalition after learning that the Kawartha Lakes Police Service will not be pressing charges against those responsible for the death of Soleiman Faqiri. Readers should know that this is the second time that a Muslim coping with schizophrenia…
NewsAug 2, 2017
Soleiman Faqiri's Family's Reaction to Learning New Details About Their Loved One's Death in an Ontario Prison
The following is a statement from the family of Soleiman Faqiri after learning new details surrounding his death.

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