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Video: Time Magazine Interviews Benamar

http://www.time.com/time/beyond911/#BenamarBenatta

We let fear and mistrust get the best of us… I hope I will be able to see the light; that I’ll be able to close the book on those dark days. —Benamar Benatta

Admin’s note: It’s hard to watch a friend recount the terrible things done to them. I fear, dear brother, that it is not you who needs to see the light. That those who need to see it the most are incapable of it. You have conducted yourself in stellar fashion even after they wronged you in the most fundamental of ways. They have made themselves look worse. Things have indeed changed since 9/11. Rights, once lost, are very hard to get back. It seems that they used to at least pretend. They seem not to be bothered with pretense anymore, because in their minds, they don’t have to. I wonder about those faces you talk about, the particular individuals that did these things to you. I wonder how they can sleep at night. Once again, I don’t have words for what I’m feeling. Actually I do have words, but you’ve set an example here. So I’ll just say… I’m sad and mad. I’m amazed by your optimism and resilience. You’re fighting, and we are behind you.

I hope visitors to this site will watch the video, and share it with someone else.

Videos from the Recent Ottawa Event

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 coordinator of the Campaign to Stop Secret Trials in Canada and Stop Canadian Involvement in Torture.

Benamar Benatta and Supporters Attend Vigil

Interview with Benamar Benatta about recent vigil in Canada.

Interview with Nicole Chrolavicius about recent vigil in Canada.

Hopefully we’ll have permission to post video of the vigil that the Global National has locked down. As I understand it Nicole has inquired about obtaining the video as well.

We will keep you updated on any developments.

In the meantime, here is the latest I was able to obtain, an Indy Media interview about the case:

Interview with Benamar Benatta and Nicole Chrolavicius from Indy Media.