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NewsDec 20, 2023
From Unascertained to Homicide: TVO Podcast Follows Coroner’s Inquest into Soleiman Faqiri’s Tragic Death
Toronto, Ontario, December 19, 2023 — TVO Media Education Group’s (TVO) Unascertained podcast releases a special episode examining the Ontario coroner’s inquest into Soleiman Faqiri’s tragic death while in custody inside an Ontario prison. Just shy of the seven-year anniversary of Soleiman’s death,…
NewsDec 15, 2023
Inquest into Soleiman Faqiri’s death at an Ontario ‘super jail’ reignites calls for prison reform
Imagine your family member is experiencing a mental health crisis, but instead of being treated at a mental health facility, they are locked inside a notorious provincial jail . You go to help by bringing their medication and medical records but are turned away again and again. Days later, a knock…
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.
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
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…

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