A Canadian diplomat says Abousfian Abdelrazik, detained in Sudan for years, claimed he did not know why he was held and wants to return to Canada. Abdelrazik is also suing the Canadian government for $27 million.
A Canadian diplomat who recently met with Abousfian Abdelrazik in Sudan has reported that Abdelrazik, detained in Sudan , claimed he did not understand why he was being held and expressed a strong desire to return to Canada. Abdelrazik, who has been suing the Canadian government for $27 million for his alleged mistreatment and arbitrary detention, originally came to Canada as a refugee from Sudan and later became a citizen.
Following his initial detention, Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) officers interrogated him about suspected terrorist links, and he has alleged he was tortured during two periods of his detention in Sudan. The legal proceedings, which are scheduled to take place, have been delayed due to concerns over sensitive national security information. The Canadian government maintains that it did not urge Sudan to detain Abdelrazik or mistreat him
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