Teens march against Khadr detention – Student protest on Parliament Hill reflects growing shift in attitude toward imprisoned Canadian
OTTAWA, ONTARIO , CANADA – Even by the surreal standards of the Omar Khadr saga – one that has seen allegations of doctored evidence and arguments over whether the detained Canadian is allowed to read a Lord of the Rings screenplay – the scene in Ottawa yesterday was striking: About 50 teenagers dancing and demonstrating on Parliament Hill, chanting “Omar! Omar!” and demanding Mr. Khadr get a fair trial.
A group of students from Quebec and Ontario descended on the nation’s capital to demonstrate against Mr. Khadr’s now-six-year detention in Guantanamo Bay.
Mr. Khadr faces multiple charges, including murder, before a U.S. military tribunal. The charges stem from an Afghan firefight in 2002 during which Mr. Khadr is accused of throwing a grenade that killed a U.S. soldier. He could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted. At the time of the alleged incident, Mr. Khadr was 15 years old – the same age as many of the students demonstrating on his behalf.
The latest rally in support of Mr. Khadr – one briefly attended by Senator Roméo Dallaire – reflects a growing shift in attitude toward the now-21-year-old Canadian.
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