Soleiman Faqiri's family, supported by 36 prominent Canadian civic groups, is demanding an apology from the Ontario government for his death in custody and calls for action on the 57 recommendations made by a coroner's inquest in 2023, which deemed his death a homicide. Brother Yusuf Faqiri criticized the government for its inaction and posited that neglecting Soleiman's story could lead to further tragedies affecting vulnerable individuals experiencing mental health crises. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) has joined their cause, emphasizing the unjustified force that contributed to Faqiri's death and calling for systemic changes within the correctional system.
The Faqiri family demands an apology from the Ontario government for Soleiman's death and action on the 57 recommendations from a 2023 coroner's inquest.
Yusuf Faqiri believes the government wants Soleiman's story to be forgotten, and his family vows to keep it alive to prevent similar tragedies.
The CCLA and 36 civic groups urged the government to implement changes following the inquest, highlighting the vulnerability of mentally ill individuals in custody.
The Ontario government is reviewing the inquest's recommendations but hasn't made any public commitments to changes that could protect vulnerable individuals in custody.
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