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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.
NewsMay 26, 2020
Update Regarding Ramadan Accommodations for Muslim Prisoners at the Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre
Eid Mubarak to all Muslim people on Turtle Island and beyond.
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
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…
NewsJul 12, 2018
Prisoner Rights Advocate Farhat Rehman Receives Governor General of Canada Meritorious Service Medal
The Governor General of Canada awarded Farhat Rehman, President of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women's Ottawa Chapter, with the Meritorious Service Medal on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.
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…
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.
StoriesNov 30, 2012
Farhat Rehman: From grieving mother to prisoner advocate
Farhat came to Canada in 1969 to marry and raise a family. Like other immigrants of her age and background she had many aspirations and hopes for her bright children. But in February 2001, her dreams were shattered when her son, gripped by paranoid delusions due to an undiagnosed mental illness,…

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