Hi,

It’s been so hectic here that I forgot to send you more details on the upcoming week of action on Omar Khadr Oct 5-11 (just before our election on Oct 14).

Over the past two months, a new coalition has grown up around the case that has helped get people out into the streets. I’m part of the steering group.

The details of the demos/events planned is here: http://www.bringomarhome.ca/en/events.htm. There are AI speakers at all events, and members will also be there with big banners and other materials (of course).

I’m happy to say that the action section of the “Bring Omar Home” website links directly to my security blog and AI Canada’s on-line action (it’s become the central on-line action for the coalition).

I would like to encourage other people to link to our on-line action (or highlights their own action of they have one) during that week. We’d like to have some extra pressure on our Prime Minister.

We’ve also created orange wristbands that say:
“Justice for Omar Khadr/Rapatriez Omar Khadr” (with the AI candle logo in between the phrases) and “Close Guantánamo/Bring Omar Khadr Home” (with the AI candle logo in between the phrases). I’ll send you some

Cheers,
Hilary, from Canada

In light of the very first interrogation tapes ever to be released from Guantanamo of Omar Khadr, Amnesty International reitterates that Khadr must be repatriated to Canada. The military commissions at Guantanamo Bay are flawed and not in line with international human rights and international law.

Take action by sending a letter to the Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper urging him to bring Khadr back to Canada for a fair trial or release.

Sign the petition to end illegal US detention and close Guantanamo, one pixel at a time.

Click here to learn more about Omar Khadr, who was only 15 years old when he was detained by US soldiers in Afghanistan in 2002.

Members of AI Canada marked the 6th anniversary of the first transfers of detainees to Guantanamo with a street drama demonstration in front of the Embassy of the United States, from noon to 1pm on January 11th. We made a vivid and visible statement against Guantanamo for the Embassy and passing traffic to see, and we were able to engage passers-by in discussions about security and human rights.

Check the website of Amnesty International in Canada for more information.