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Montreal Man Detained in Sudan Begins Lawsuit Against Canadian Government

  • Abousfian Abdelrazik's $27 million lawsuit against the Canadian government claims Ottawa facilitated his 2003 detention in Sudan, obstructed his return, and violated his rights.
  • Abdelrazik was tortured and held for years under suspicion of extremism, despite Federal Court rulings affirming his rights.
  • The case highlights allegations of Canadian intelligence agencies' collaboration with foreign entities and abuse of power.