From Ladbroke Grove to Guantánamo Bay: Iftar in solidarity with Binyam Mohamed
London Guantánamo Campaign | 18.09.2008 18:55 | Guantánamo | Terror War | London | World
Binyam, the last Londoner in Guantanamo Bay, lived in west London for over seven years and worked at the Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre. After six and a half years of illegal detention, torture and extraordinary rendition, Binyam should be observing Ramadan in Lonon with his local community and friends. We invite you to join us for a shared meal and reflect on his plight. This event is open to EVERYONE.
The London Guantanamo Campaign and the Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre invites you to
From Ladbroke Grove to Guantánamo Bay:
Iftar in solidarity with Binyam Mohamed
the last Londoner in Guantánamo Bay
Speakers:
Andy Worthington (Reprieve and author of the Guantanamo Files)
Yvonne Ridley (journalist)
Date: Saturday 27th September
Time: 5.30-8pm
Venue: Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre, 244 Acklam Road, London W10 5YG (nearest station: Westbourne Grove/Ladbroke Grove, Bus:7, 70, 23, 52, 295)
*IFTAR WILL BE PROVIDED* *ALL WELCOME*
Binyam Mohamed is a 30 year old Ethiopian national who lived in Ladbroke Grove for over seven years. He worked at the Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre. While travelling in 2002, he was kidnapped in Pakistan and sold to the American military. As a victim of extraordinary rendition, he was flown to Morocco where he was appallingly tortured for 18 months. He was then transferred to Afghanistan, and on to Guantánamo Bay in September 2004. After six and a half years of illegal detention, Binyam is facing trial by a military commission. The evidence against him was extracted by torture. Come and learn about the plight of a local man and see what action you can take.
In the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Binyam should be with his local community. Come and join us for an evening of reflection on his plight followed by IFTAR (post-fast meal).
For more information: Please email:
london.gtmo@googlemail.com or call Abdul Jalil on 07985 382 188
www.guantanamo.org.uk
http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=16939923951 (Bring Binyam Home Facebook Group)
From Ladbroke Grove to Guantánamo Bay:
Iftar in solidarity with Binyam Mohamed
the last Londoner in Guantánamo Bay
Speakers:
Andy Worthington (Reprieve and author of the Guantanamo Files)
Yvonne Ridley (journalist)
Date: Saturday 27th September
Time: 5.30-8pm
Venue: Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre, 244 Acklam Road, London W10 5YG (nearest station: Westbourne Grove/Ladbroke Grove, Bus:7, 70, 23, 52, 295)
*IFTAR WILL BE PROVIDED* *ALL WELCOME*
Binyam Mohamed is a 30 year old Ethiopian national who lived in Ladbroke Grove for over seven years. He worked at the Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre. While travelling in 2002, he was kidnapped in Pakistan and sold to the American military. As a victim of extraordinary rendition, he was flown to Morocco where he was appallingly tortured for 18 months. He was then transferred to Afghanistan, and on to Guantánamo Bay in September 2004. After six and a half years of illegal detention, Binyam is facing trial by a military commission. The evidence against him was extracted by torture. Come and learn about the plight of a local man and see what action you can take.
In the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Binyam should be with his local community. Come and join us for an evening of reflection on his plight followed by IFTAR (post-fast meal).
For more information: Please email:
london.gtmo@googlemail.com or call Abdul Jalil on 07985 382 188 www.guantanamo.org.uk
http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=16939923951 (Bring Binyam Home Facebook Group)
London Guantánamo Campaign
e-mail:
london.gtmo@googlemail.com
Homepage:
http://www.guantanamo.org.uk