Babar Ahmad is a British Citizen imprisoned for 2595 days without trial. 7 years in prison without a single charge being brought. Forgotten.
The goverment plans to extradite him to the USA. During his arrest he was abused and 73 injuries caused to him by the police.
His family are calling on everyone to sign an e-petition to put him on trial in the UK. If 100,000 signatures are obtained by 10th November 2011, then the issue will be eligible for parliamentary debate. I know many e-petitions go round in emails, but this one is actually legitimate and hosted on the goverment's own website.
As I write, there are 10,345 signatures, so approximately 90,000 more needed. Please sign and forward to all.
This is the a brief summary of his story:
Babar Ahmad is a 37 year old British Muslim and the longest detained-without-charge British detainee held as part of the global ‘war on terror’. In December 2003 Babar was arrested at his London home under anti-terror legislation. By the time he reached the police station Babar had sustained at least 73 forensically recorded injuries, including bleeding in his ears and urine. Six days later he was released without charge.
In August 2004 Babar was re-arrested in London and taken to prison pursuant to an extradition request from the US under the controversial, no-evidence-required, Extradition Act 2003. The US has alleged that in the 1990s Babar was a supporter of “terrorism”. Babar denies any involvement in terrorism. He has now been in prison for six years even though he has not been charged in the UK.
May we have the tawfeeq to do whatever we can to help our Muslim brother. And may Allah help him, vindicate him, and free him and his family from this ordeal, ameen.
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^ I didn't check for that, and wasn't expecting that.
Stunningly beautiful adhaan from the Dome of the Rock in Masjid ul Aqsa Download (right click and choose "save target/link as").
This is a clear message for mankind in order that they may be warned thereby, and that they may know that He is only One God, and that those of understanding may take heed (14:52)
Indeed Allah knows, and you know not (16: 74, part)
May we have the tawfeeq to do whatever we can to help our Muslim brother. And may Allah help him, free him from this ordeal, and make him victorious, ameen.
Ameen thumma Ameen.... it's easy to forget what our brothers and sisters are going through when we're faced with our own problems, even though ours seem insignificant when compared to theirs
format_quote Originally Posted by τhε ṿαlε'ṡ lïlÿ
I tried to sign the petition but it is for UK citizens only.. then why are they extraditing him to the U.S?
British citizen or UK resident?
That's gross unfairness <_<
Last edited by ~Raindrop~; 09-13-2011 at 08:01 PM.
^ I didn't check for that, and wasn't expecting that.
no wonder you have so few signatures .. how about making it an ummah concern..I don't think there are that many Muslims in the U.K to get to that number in that little period allotted..It is almost designed to fail this poor guy..
The Free Babar Ahmad campaign are urging all UK supporters to sign this petition to the British government to place Babar on trial in the UK .
They need 100,000 signatures before 10 November 2011 for the issue to become eligible for parliamentary debate.
Babar Ahmad is a 37 year old British Muslim and the longest detained-without-charge British detainee held as part of the global ‘war on terror’.
In December 2003 Babar was arrested at his London home under anti-terror legislation. By the time he reached the police station Babar had sustained at least 73 forensically recorded injuries, including bleeding in his ears and urine.
Six days later he was released without charge.
In August 2004 Babar was re-arrested in London and taken to prison pursuant to an extradition request from the US under the controversial, no-evidence-required, Extradition Act 2003.
The US has alleged that in the 1990s Babar was a supporter of “terrorism”. Babar denies any involvement in terrorism. He has now been in prison for six years even though he has not been charged in the UK.
NEW : Petition to the Government calling for Babar to be put on trial in the UK.
Seven years ago this day
Walking to go home
Stopped by thieves on the way
With hearts hard like stone
They didn’t take a penny
But something worth much more
They robbed me of my liberty
And shut me behind a door
You are under arrest!
You have no right!
You are a terror suspect!
You won’t see daylight!
Taking me was not enough
They had to suck my blood
And cause pain to the ones I love
By rubbing my name in the mud
What crime had I done?
Whose right had I taken?
To be held up by a gun
And snatched for time forsaken?
Dragged to court before the world
Lawyers seethed and hissed
As their hatred was unfurled
Like I were a child rapist
You did that and you did this
You are an evil man
You will never get justice
Do whatever you can
Without a chance to say a word
Without a shred of evidence
Locked up like a caged bird
With no way to show innocence
Is this democracy
And the rule of law?
Or is it hypocrisy
And a type of war?
To smile and stab
To wink and kill
To nod and grab
To strike at will
Seven years on, no end in sight
Seven years of hope and fear
Seven years without a light
While the few who care are those who dare
But for my turn will I wait
Until I reach my goal
I am the master of my fate
I am the captain of my soul ...
Babar Ahmad A9385AG
Detainee Unit, HMP Long Lartin
South Littleton
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 8TZ
August 2011
Visit Free Babar Ahmad for more information
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Notes: sourced from www.huggs.org.uk
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Last edited by Muslim Woman; 09-21-2011 at 01:52 AM.
Reason: trying to post image properly but failed :(
Re: Petition to the Government calling for Babar to be put on trial in the UK
The name Babar which is common amongst Muslim men from the Indian sub-continent, is after the 16th-century ruler of the Indian subcontinent and founder of the Mughal Empire called Babur (also spelled Baber or Babar), Arabic spelling بابر
Stunningly beautiful adhaan from the Dome of the Rock in Masjid ul Aqsa Download (right click and choose "save target/link as").
This is a clear message for mankind in order that they may be warned thereby, and that they may know that He is only One God, and that those of understanding may take heed (14:52)
Indeed Allah knows, and you know not (16: 74, part)
Re: Petition to the Government calling for Babar to be put on trial in the UK
format_quote Originally Posted by Insaanah
The name Babar which is common amongst Muslim men from the Indian sub-continent, is after the 16th-century ruler of the Indian subcontinent and founder of the Mughal Empire called Babur (also spelled Baber or Babar), Arabic spelling بابر
I remember the first time I asked you about this name, shortly thereafter I came to learn of the Mughal ruler.. Jazaki Allah khyran, you teach me something new every day and humble me with your kind manners & gentle style.. if only that part would rub off on me
Text without context is pretext If your opponent is of choleric temperament, seek to irritate him
Babar Ahmad is a British Citizen who has been detained in the UK for 7 years without trial fighting extradition to the USA under the controversial no-evidence-required Extradition Act 2003. In June 2011, the Houses of Parliament, Joint Committee on Human Rights urged the UK government to change the law so that Babar Ahmad’s perpetual threat of extradition is ended without further delay. Since all of the allegations against Babar Ahmad are said to have taken place in the UK, we call upon the British Government to put him on trial in the UK and support British Justice for British Citizens.
To this day none of the allegatins have been proven. If 100,000 signatures are made on this petition, UK will have to review the case. So please, sign yourselves and inform others
The Islamic Awakening forum have a large banner on their forum pages to raise awareness and help him. Ummah have one too. I guess all we can do is keep bumping these threads.
Last edited by Insaanah; 10-12-2011 at 08:21 PM.
Stunningly beautiful adhaan from the Dome of the Rock in Masjid ul Aqsa Download (right click and choose "save target/link as").
This is a clear message for mankind in order that they may be warned thereby, and that they may know that He is only One God, and that those of understanding may take heed (14:52)
Indeed Allah knows, and you know not (16: 74, part)
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