Maher Arar
CanadavictimMaleb. 19705.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Maher Arar, a Canadian citizen, was a notable victim of extraordinary rendition, having been detained and tortured in Syria's Palestine branch prison, where he endured severe abuse during his confinement.
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Maher Arar, a Syrian-born Canadian, was detained in New York in September, 2002.
How 9/11 changed Canada’s approach to national securityThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-09-11
Canada· 2026-09-11
The unlawful kidnapping and torture of innocent Canadian Maher Arar is mentioned as part of U.S. interference in Canada’s domestic affairs.
Opinion: Canada can no longer afford to remain a victimThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-05-01
Canada· 2025-05-01
Maher Arar described being tortured in the Palestine branch prison under the CIA’s extraordinary rendition programme.
‘Finally this is justice’: the Assad torture survivors who guard their former jail | SyriaThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-02-10
United Kingdom· 2025-02-10
