On April 21, 2023, in a shameful and baseless decision, the Paris Court of Assize declared Dr. Hassan Diab guilty of a bombing near a Paris Synagogue in 1980, and sentenced him to life in prison. No new evidence was presented at the Court of Assize. The proceedings were marred by serious irregularities, including the use of undisclosed intelligence, suppression of exculpatory evidence, defamatory claims, and perjured testimony. The declaration of guilt represents a profound miscarriage of justice. At this critical juncture, it is more important than ever to take action and call upon the Canadian government to protect Hassan from another wrongful extradition request from France.
Here are some actions you can take.
Action: Send a Postcard to the Canadian Prime Minister, Mr. Mark Carney
We have a new postcard! Please take part in our postcard campaign and urge Prime Minister Mark Carney to take immediate action for justice and human rights in Hassan’s case.
Postcards are available at Octopus Books, 116 Third Avenue, Ottawa. Please drop by Octopus Books to sign a postcard, and get extra postcards to distribute to others.
You can also request postcards by emailing diabsupport@gmail.com. Please include your mailing address and the number of postcards you’d like. (No postage is required when mailing within Canada.)
Take a photo of yourself signing the postcard and send it with a short message to diabsupport@gmail.com. With your permission, we’ll share your photo and message on social media.
Download a copy of the postcard (PDF)
Action: Write to the Canadian Minister of Justice, Mr. Sean Fraser
Send a letter to the Minister of Justice, Mr. Sean Fraser, to urge him to refuse any future extradition request and to put an end – once and for all – to this ongoing miscarriage of justice.
In addition to Minister Sean Fraser, copies of your letter will automatically be sent to Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Vandenbeld, as well as your own MP.
Action: Donate to Hassan’s ongoing legal defence in France
Your donation – of any amount – will help provide an innocent man with the means to defend himself. For details about how to donate, please visit:
Please write to us if you have any questions or need more information.
Thank you.
Hassan Diab Support Committee
Web: http://www.justiceforhassandiab.org
Email: diabsupport@gmail.com