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NewsFeb 21, 2019
Justice for Abdirahman Coalition Update: Community Support Needed as Trial of Ottawa Police Constable Daniel Montsion Adjourned
Dear Friends, Many of you have been asking for an update on the trial and how you can support the Justice for Abdirahman Coalition . Please read on to find out. Please note that there is also a community meeting organized by the Coalition on Friday, February 22, click here for details.
NewsJan 30, 2019
The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition: The Trial into Abdi's Death Begins
Abdirahman Abdi was a 37 year old Somali-Canadian with mental health issues. He lived in Ottawa’s Hintonburg community at 55 Hilda Street. On July 24th 2016, following an incident at a local coffee shop where police were called, Abdirahman began running home for safety.
NewsFeb 28, 2018
Justice for Abdirahman Coalition Makes Statement Before The Standing Committee on Justice Policy at the Ontario Legislature
On February 22nd, the Justice for Abdirahman Coalition (JFA) reached a major milestone. We were called to appear before the Standing Committee on Justice Policy at the Ontario Legislature. After the gruesome death of Abdirahman Abdi, our community could not stand idle. In August 2016, the Justice…
StoriesAug 2, 2017
Lessons I Have Learned One Year Following The Death of Abdirahman Abdi
Farhia Ahmed is co-chair of the Justice for Abdirahman Coalition , a mother of four, a productivity junky and lover of coffee. Here she reflects on the death on Abdirahman Abdi and its impact on Ottawa over the past year.
NewsJul 20, 2017
On July 24th Community Members Will Gather to Remember Abdirahman Abdi, One Year After His Tragic Death
STANDING TOGETHER: Community gathers to remember Abdirahman Abdi, one year after his tragic death. (Ottawa, ON): July 24th, 2017 marks one year since the death of Abdirahman Abdi. The Ottawa community will gather in Somerset Square Park for an interfaith event entitled: Standing Together to…
NewsMay 9, 2017
Attend Justice for Soli: Why are People Dying in Detention in Ontario? on May 16 in Ottawa
Afghan Canadian Soleiman Faqiri died in Lindsay Correctional Facility in December 2016. His family wants answers. His brother, Yusuf Faqiri , will be in Ottawa on May 16 to discuss his family's fight for justice. The Justice For Soli in partnership with Muslim Link and the Criminalization and…
NewsJan 30, 2017
Justice for Abdirahman Coalition Wins Black History Ottawa Community Builder Award
The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition won the award for Community Leadership at Black History Ottawa's Community Builder Awards Ceremony, held during the launch of Black History Month on January 28, 2017.
StoriesJan 24, 2017
Why I Joined The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition
Farhia Ahmed, co-chair of the Justice for Abdirahman Coalition , spoke on December 10th, Human Rights Day, at the IDRF Dignity Tour in Ottawa. Muslim Link has gained permission to publish her speech today, in acknowledgement that it has been six months since the death of Abdirahman Abdi on July…
NewsAug 11, 2016
Consolidated List of Recommendations by the Justice for Abdirahman Coalition
The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition is asking that members of the community contact their elected representatives at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels by September 5th to demand justice for Abdirahman Abdi. The following is the statement released by the Justice for Abdirahman Abdi…

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