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NCCM comments on news of terrorism plot thwarted by RCMP

-For Immediate Release- (Ottawa - August 11, 2016) The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent civil liberties & advocacy organization, applauds law enforcement and security agencies for thwarting an alleged terrorism plot in southern Ontario. At a news briefing held by the RCMP today, it was revealed that Aaron Driver, a 24-year old man living in Strathroy, Ontario who had pledged support for the Daesh terrorist group, was killed during a police operation on August 10th after security agencies received a tip from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation that Driver was going to commit a terrorist attack. Reports indicate ...

Debate heats up whether force played a role in Ottawa man’s death

Joanne Schnurr | CTV News July 26, 2016 The Special Investigations Unit shouldn't lack for witnesses of what happened Sunday. Dozens of people have come forward with snippets of what they saw and heard. But it will be up to the SIU to figure out whether those interpretations are indeed accurate. The SIU, in its months-long investigation, will try to figure out what role the police played in the death of Abdirahman Abdi; whether their tactics were excessive or whether they followed their specific mandate on the use of force. Ask many of those who saw it that day and they'd say no. . . . In the meantime, groups like the National Council ...

Debate heats up whether force played a role in Ottawa man’s death

Joanne Schnurr | CTV News July 26, 2016 The Special Investigations Unit shouldn't lack for witnesses of what happened Sunday. Dozens of people have come forward with snippets of what they saw and heard. But it will be up to the SIU to figure out whether those interpretations are indeed accurate. The SIU, in its months-long investigation, will try to figure out what role the police played in the death of Abdirahman Abdi; whether their tactics were excessive or whether they followed their specific mandate on the use of force. Ask many of those who saw it that day and they'd say no. . . . In the meantime, groups like the National Council ...

2 officers under investigation in death of Ottawa man identified

By Paul Cote Jay | CBC News July 26, 2016 The two Ottawa police officers under investigation after the death of an Ottawa man following an arrest have been identified as Const. Daniel Montsion and Const. Dave Weir. Abdirahman Abdi, a 37-year-old with mental health issues, was taken to hospital on Sunday after what witnesses described as a violent arrest. He died on Monday. Ontario's police watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit, is handling the investigation into Abdi's death, which could take months. An autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday. The SIU said the investigation is focusing on two police officers and that it intends to ...

2 officers under investigation in death of Ottawa man identified

By Paul Cote Jay | CBC News July 26, 2016 The two Ottawa police officers under investigation after the death of an Ottawa man following an arrest have been identified as Const. Daniel Montsion and Const. Dave Weir. Abdirahman Abdi, a 37-year-old with mental health issues, was taken to hospital on Sunday after what witnesses described as a violent arrest. He died on Monday. Ontario's police watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit, is handling the investigation into Abdi's death, which could take months. An autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday. The SIU said the investigation is focusing on two police officers and that it intends to ...

Muslim group pushes for open investigation into Ottawa man’s death after arrest

On Sunday, Abdirahman Abdi had a confrontation with police and was later rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead, a family spokesman says. Toronto Star | The Canadian Press July 26, 2016 OTTAWA — An Ottawa community is finding itself conflicted over how to respond to the death of a Somali-Canadian man following a physical confrontation with police. Ray Miron said he has had nightmares about what he saw and heard from the window of his west Ottawa apartment Sunday when 37-year-old Abdirahman Abdi was taken down by police officers on a sidewalk across the street. . . . Ihsaan Gardee, executive director of the National Council ...

Muslim group pushes for open investigation into Ottawa man’s death after arrest

On Sunday, Abdirahman Abdi had a confrontation with police and was later rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead, a family spokesman says. Toronto Star | The Canadian Press July 26, 2016 OTTAWA — An Ottawa community is finding itself conflicted over how to respond to the death of a Somali-Canadian man following a physical confrontation with police. Ray Miron said he has had nightmares about what he saw and heard from the window of his west Ottawa apartment Sunday when 37-year-old Abdirahman Abdi was taken down by police officers on a sidewalk across the street. . . . Ihsaan Gardee, executive director of the National Council ...

Muslim group demands open probe into Ottawa man’s death

The National Council of Canadian Muslims says an investigation must look into whether racism played a role Macleans Magazine | July 26, 2016 OTTAWA — A Canadian Muslim advocacy group is calling for a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of an Ottawa man who was involved in a confrontation with police. The National Council of Canadian Muslims says an investigation must explore whether racism played a role in the death of 37-year-old Abdirahman Abdi, a Somali-Canadian. Abdi had a confrontation with Ottawa police officers Sunday and was later rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead, a family spokesman said. The ...

Muslim group demands open probe into Ottawa man’s death

The National Council of Canadian Muslims says an investigation must look into whether racism played a role Macleans Magazine | July 26, 2016 OTTAWA — A Canadian Muslim advocacy group is calling for a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of an Ottawa man who was involved in a confrontation with police. The National Council of Canadian Muslims says an investigation must explore whether racism played a role in the death of 37-year-old Abdirahman Abdi, a Somali-Canadian. Abdi had a confrontation with Ottawa police officers Sunday and was later rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead, a family spokesman said. The ...

Charter condemning all forms of Islamophobia launched

By Hala Ghonaim London Free Press | July 4, 2016 The battle against Islamophobia in London must start with children and young people, community leaders were told Monday. More than two dozen leaders signed “the Charter for Inclusive Communities” at a news conference Monday at Covent Garden Market. Similar signings took place in five other Canadian cities where community leaders denounced hate-motivated actions against Muslims and declared their support for building inclusive communities. . . . Deputy mayor Paul Hubert, London West Liberal MP Kate Young, London-Fanshawe NDP MP Irene Mathyssen and police Chief John Pare were among the ...