Ask the activist this Saturday
This Saturday, local human right campaigners will dress in orange boiler suits and speak to residents about Guantánamo Bay, to raise awareness of Shaker Aamer’s case. Shaker Aamer, is a 44-year-old British man who has been held at Guantánamo Bay without charge or trial for over 11 years. He hasn’t s
This Saturday, local human right campaigners will dress in orange boiler suits and speak to residents about Guantánamo Bay, to raise awareness of Shaker Aamer’s case.
Shaker Aamer, is a 44-year-old British man who has been held at Guantánamo Bay without charge or trial for over 11 years. He hasn’t seen his wife or children during this time, and claims to have been tortured. Over 100 Guantánamo detainees, including Shaker, have been on hunger strike for months.
Emma Parker, Brighton & Hove Amnesty group, said:
“We want to give local people the opportunity to learn more about what is going on at Guantánamo Bay, and advise them on the best ways to help the cause.”
The campaigners will be ready to answer questions on the issue, outside the Amnesty Bookshop in Sydney Street on Saturday July 20, 11am-1pm. This event coincides with a seven week national protest outside parliament.
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EVENT: Ask the activist
WHERE: Amnesty Bookshop, Sydney Street, Brighton
WHEN: Saturday, July 20
TIME: 11am-1pm
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