Kassim Mohamed
Born in Kenya,[1] Kassim Mohamed is a Canadian Muslim who was detained by Egyptian officials after Canadian authorities reported he had been filming national monuments.
Life
Mohamed moved to Canada with his wife and daughter in 1990, and obtained citizenship in 1995 - at which point he had five children.[1] He worshipped at the Salaheddin Islamic Centre in Scarborough.[2]
Questioned in Canada
After Mohamed used a camcorder to film the CN Tower and Toronto Transit Commission subway for his children, he was questioned by two Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers the following day as he left the Tim Hortons across from his mosque.[1][2][3] Constable Joseph Harris confirmed that the filming had been the impetus for their concern and investigation.[2]
Detained in Egypt
In May 2004, he boarded a flight bound for Cairo, Egypt and was questioned by Canadian officials at the airport as he departed. After his flight reached Athens, he was informed that he would have to deboard and return to Canada.[1]
He was held for two weeks by Egyptian authorities, who questioned him.
Lawsuit
Represented by lawyer Lorne Waldman, Mohamed announced he was suing the Canadian authorities.[2]
In 2004, Imam Aly Hindy celebrated the 135th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi by organising a group of 100 local Muslims to videotape the CN Tower as part of a non-violent protest against the detention of Mohamed[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Shephard, Michelle. Toronto Star, "Agents feared attack on Toronto subway; Documents say Kassim Mohamed videotaped tracks Passengers' reports sparked investigations", November 13, 2004
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Shephard, Michelle. Toronto Star, "Terror fears lead to man's ordeal; CN Tower tape raised suspicions Suing government to clear his nameFrom polygraph test to room service", September 20, 2004
- ↑ Garzone, Mark. "Canada's Spies Attacked Me", p. 54
- ↑ Homes Not Bombs, gandhihindy
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