Benatta Coalition for a Public Review

Benamar Benatta is a 33 year old Algerian citizen who trained as an aeronautical engineer. He came to North America to flee political persecution and threats to his life while serving in the Algerian Armed Forces. On September 5, 2001 Mr. Benatta crossed the border into Canada and claimed political asylum. His biggest fear was [...]

*From thestar.com*

Benamar Benatta was imprisoned for five years in the United States but never charged.
July 20, 2009
Benamar Benatta
I was the subject of an “extraordinary rendition” from Canada to the United States, where I was held for nearly five years and tortured as a terror suspect, even though I was innocent.
An extraordinary rendition is a transfer [...]

Human rights groups called on the Canadian government yesterday, (December 11, 2008) to provide a full account as to why Mr. Benatta was transferred to the United States one day after the September 11 attacks.
In a letter to Public Safety Minister, Peter Van Loan, supporters of Benatta said they were “dismayed” to learn Ottawa claims [...]

I just discovered the following videos, from “An Evening with Benamar Benatta”, the January 29th event which was held at the Public Service Alliance of Canada Hall in Ottawa recently.
Much appreciation to whomever uploaded them. Thanks!

Benamar shares details of his nightmare-experience.

Benamar’s lawyer, Nicole Chrolavicius.

Matthew Behrens speaks in support of Benamar. He is [...]

Latest article:
http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/308114
Ben is is scheduled to speak tonight at the Noor Cultural Centre. Discussion starts at 7:30 pm. Admission: $5.
Go if you can.
Some highlights from the above article:
Benamar Benatta rarely sleeps more than three or four hours a night.
The 33-year-old former Algerian air force lieutenant still spends nights wondering why Canadian officials transported him across [...]

Blurbs from Ottawa Xpress: “On Jan. 30, Benatta will march with supporters to deliver a petition with close to 1,000 signatures to Prime Minister Harper…”
“Canada’s First 9/11 Rendition to Torture: An Evening with Benamar Benatta happens Tuesday, January 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Public Service Alliance of Canada Hall (233 Gilmour St., at Metcalfe).” Click [...]

Matthew Behren for Toronto Action for Social Change, writing at Straight Goods, asks readers to support Benamar’s cause and sign our petition.
That’s the latest. Thank you Matthew Behren and Straight Goods.
Everyone please keep spreading the word… let’s flood that petition with signatures before the 30th…

Please go here:
http://benamarbenatta.com/how-you-can-help/the-petition/
…to sign the petition! We’ve had some problems with the original one; none of those signatures were lost, but since it’s not working at this time, we’ve provided a petition right here on benamar benatta dot com for you to sign. Your signatures and comments will be added to the original one, which [...]

After over six years full of agony and anguish, my refugee status was granted on the 27th of this month (November) 2007, and I won the right to stay in Canada.
Although I am grateful for the right to remain in Canada, it is noteworthy to mention that I came to Canada over six years ago [...]

An Evening with Benamar Benatta:
Tuesday, January 29, 7:30 pm
Public Service Alliance of Canada Hall,
233 Gilmour Street- (at Metcalfe)-Ottawa-(Free Access )
Demand a Public Review for Benamar Benatta:
Vigil and Walk to Prime Minister’s office to Present Petitions demanding a public review
Wednesday, January 30, at 10:30 am
Meet at Eternal Flame, Parliament Hill.