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CSIS Officer Denies Threatening Montreal Man Who Was Later Imprisoned in Sudan

  • A Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) officer denies threatening Montrealer Abousfian Abdelrazik, who was later imprisoned and allegedly tortured in Sudan.
  • The officer, identified as Witness C, testified in Federal Court, claiming the advice given to Abdelrazik was for his protection, not a threat.
  • Abdelrazik's lawsuit against the federal government alleges that Canadian officials obstructed his repatriation and encouraged his detention.