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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.
NewsOct 11, 2024
Afghan Canadian Robina Aryubwal and Journalists for Human Rights win prize for evacuating Afghan refugees
TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2024 Robina Aryubwal , a women's rights activist, and Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) have jointly won PEN Canada's 2024 Marie-Ange Garrigue Prize.
NewsOct 12, 2023
Afghan Youth Engagement and Development Initiative (AYEDI): How to Respond to Earthquakes in Afghanistan
Toronto, Ontario, October 10, 2023 Salaam/Peace be upon you: In the heart of Herat, Afghanistan, the earth trembles, and hearts ache.
NewsApr 12, 2023
Canada marks significant milestone, welcoming over 30,000 vulnerable Afghans
April 12, 2023—Ottawa Communities across Canada continue to welcome Afghans and are helping them settle in to their new homes, as the Government of Canada works toward resettling at least 40,000 Afghan nationals by the end of this year.
NewsAug 27, 2021
Ontario midwives call for immediate reunification of Afghan 'forgotten families' with their refugee parents in Canada
A group of 105 Afghan refugees who are currently living in Canada fear for the safety of their family members who have been left behind in Afghanistan.
StoriesMar 2, 2021
Aida Sanjush on How Education Saved Her Life at TEDxBearCreekPark 2019
In 2020, Aida Sanjush spoke at TEDxBearCreekPark in Surrey, BC.
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.
StoriesJan 23, 2020
Masuma Khan on Resistance at TEDxDalhousieU 2018
In 2018, Masuma Khan was a speaker at TEDxDalhousieU in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
NewsAug 26, 2019
Muslim Canadians Running in the 2019 Federal Election
The 2019 Canadian Federal Election is taking place on Monday, October 21, 2019.
NewsApr 29, 2019
Afghan Canadian Filmmaker Follows Her Family's Road Trip to Visit Kandahar, Saskatchewan
As an immigrant to Canada, Abdul Bari Jamal’s longing for his homeland of Afghanistan is a constant theme in his life. Now living in Toronto, Canada, he never thought he would find a piece of his former home right here in Canada’s heartland. Delighted by his discovery, he decided to buy every…
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.
NewsMar 4, 2019
Filmmakers Partner with The Running Room to Fundraise for Afghan Women's Education
When legendary Canadian marathon runner, Martin Parnell, had a life threatening blood clot he was inspired to recover and run again when he read about the first courageous Afghan woman to participate in a marathon in her own country, Zainab. He invited young filmmaker and Ryerson University…
NewsFeb 8, 2019
CBC Documentary Explores the Beating Death of Soleiman Faqiri in an Ontario Detention Centre
On December 15, 2016, Afghan Canadian Soleiman Faqiri was killed during an altercation with prison guards at the Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay, 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.
NewsOct 14, 2018
Muslims Running in Canadian Municipal Elections
This October, cities in British Columbia, Ontario, and Manitoba are holding elections for the positions of mayor, city councillors, and school board trustees.
NewsSep 8, 2018
Family Launches Petition to the Government of Ontario Demanding Justice for Soleiman Faqiri
The family of Soleiman Faqiri have launched a petition address to Premier Doug Ford and Michael Tibbolo, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services seeking justice after Soleiman was beaten to death by staff at the Central East Correctional Centre (CECC) in Lindsay, Ontario. Soleiman…
StoriesJul 4, 2018
An Afghan Refugee's Educational Journey in Canada
Afghan Canadian Sadaf Parweez recently made headlines in Durham region after graduating from UOIT. An Afghan refugee, Sadaf has overcome the obstacles many newcomers to Canada face when trying to pursue their education. Muslim Link interviewed the recent graduate about her educational journey after…
StoriesMar 15, 2018
Razia Hamidi: Women Reclaiming Their Space in Muslim Community Organizations
Razia Sultan Hamidi is a Muslim community organizer in Montreal. She has focused on creating spiritual programming that is welcoming and relevant to women and youth. Muslim Link interviewed Razia about her work in Montreal and what civic engagement means to her.
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.
NewsApr 29, 2017
Neelofer Mansuri: "The older generation needs our help because of the barriers that they face in this country, and the younger generation needs us as mentors..."
Neelofer Mansuri represented the riding of Vaughan-Woodbridge, Ontario at Equal Voice’s Daughters of the Vote gathering in March, which brought together 338 young women between the ages of 18 and 23, representing each Canadian riding. Muslim Link had the opportunity to interview several of the…
NewsApr 18, 2017
How the Justice for Soli Campaign is Raising the Alarm about the Condition of Inmates with Mental Illness in Ontario Correctional Centres
Afghan Canadian Soleiman Faqiri, 30, was diagnosed with schizophrenia during his first year of university at Waterloo in 2005.

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