SOLEIMAN
Soleiman Faqiri was a 30 year old Afghan-Canadian with mental health issues. Soleiman will be remembered for his generosity and his devotion to his family. His brilliance enabled him to learn three languages (English, Farsi and Arabic). On December 15, 2016, Soleiman died during an incident in which the guards at the Central East were applying force to him. Soleiman was awaiting a medical evaluation and a bed at the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health but he never made it.
WHO WE ARE
This page has been created by Ontario university students seeking justice for Soleiman (“Soli”) Faqiri. Soli suffered from schizophrenia.
On December 15, 2016, Soli died in the Central East Detention Facility in Lindsay, Ontario while awaiting a medical evaluation and a bed at the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health.
Soli died during an incident in which the guards at the Central East were applying force to him. Our goal is to seek answers and accountability for Soli’s needless death.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Criminal Charges must be laid against the guards who are responsible for Soleiman's death.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Premier must make an official apology to the Faqiri Family for death of Soleiman Faqiri.
REFORM
Fundamental change in regards to Mental Health Training in the Prison system.
LATEST POSTS
Media Advisory: National Vigil for Soleiman Faqiri
Media contact: Justice for Soli on social media Yusuf Faqiri M: 647.620.7749 E: faqiri.yusuf@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/justiceforsoli/
The Ontario Government refuses to share with the public the video of Soleiman Faqiri’s final moments
The Justice for Soli Campaign calls on provincial leaders to pledge transparency and accountability in
Lawyers for Family of Soleiman Faqiri Call on Ontario Party Leaders for Transparency and Accountability
TORONTO, May 15, 2018 /CNW/ – There has been a significant development in the case of Soleiman Faqiri.
He died after guards beat and pepper-sprayed him, according to video. The province refuses to release the footage, citing labour relations
Original Link: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2018/05/14/he-died-after-guards-beat-and-pepper-sprayed-him-according-to-video-the-province-refuses-to-release-the-footage-citing-labour-relations.html By FATIMA SYEDStaff Reporter Mon., May 14, 2018 Ontario’s Ministry of Community Safety and
Justice For Soli – April 2018 Campaign Update
Justice For Soli Campaign Update Want to know Soli’s story? Watch this video Twitter Support
February 9, 2018 Campaign Update
February 9, 2018 Campaign Update February 9, 2018 Horrific Details of Soleiman’s Last Moments Two
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