Maher Arar

Maher Arar is a Canadian citizen, who was the victim of extraordinary rendition while transiting through New York in 2002.

In February 2005, the Arar Commission was established by the Canadian Government to inquire into the actions of Canadian officials in relation to Arar.

In October 2006, Arar won the Letelier-Moffitt International Human Rights Award. He used his acceptance speech to give a detailed account of his ordeal.

SourceWatch resources

 * Arar Commission
 * Dispatches: Kidnap and Torture American Style
 * Extraordinary rendition

Articles

 * "Arar launches lawsuit against U.S. government", CBC News, January 22, 2004.
 * "Arar lawsuit threatens national security: U.S.", CTV.ca, January 23 2005.
 * Tom Regan, "Canadian sent to Syria sues US over rendition policy", Christian Science Monitor, August 11, 2005.
 * Tim Harper, "U.S. ruling dismisses Arar lawsuit", Toronto Star, February 17, 2006.
 * Maher Arar, "The Horrors of Extraordinary Rendition: A Personal Account", Counterpunch, October 27 / 29, 2006. Transcript of Arar's acceptance speech for the Letelier-Moffitt International Human Rights Award, delivered on October 18, 2006.