United States of America v. Khadr, 2011 Case Report.
Raina. Summers Sacred Heart High School CLN4U Mrs. Coleman March 28, 2024.
Synopsis
In the matter of Abdullah Khadr, a Canadian citizen whose rights were infringed upon during his detention in Pakistan in 2004, the Ontario Court of Appeal has rendered a noteworthy decision. Born in Canada in 1981, Khadr was detained by Pakistani intelligence officers funded by the United States after he was accused of supporting Al Qaeda. Throughout his 14-month secret incarceration, he suffered grave torture and physical assault without access to official charges or legal counsel. The court rejected Khadr's extradition because of a clear breach of his human rights, even though the United States had requested…show more content… Furthermore, the lessons that were learned is how crucial it is to follow international legal norms, such as the Geneva Conventions, while handling and prosecuting people who are thought to be involved in terrorist activities. US v. Khadr ultimately served as a reminder of the importance of fair and open legal processes that preserve fundamental justice principles, especially when those cases involve people who have been held during an armed conflict. Connections The case Wang Bingzhang shows some connections to Khadra’s case due to the alleged terrorism charges and being taken to a different country facing inhuman consequences that go against human-right treaties. Wang Bingzhang began in Canada to earn his Ph.D. from McGill University. In the late 1970s, this former medical doctor turned pro-democracy activist left China for Canada. Wang committed his life to promoting democracy in China after realizing the glaring difference between the liberties enjoyed in the West and those enjoyed in his native country. He started political parties that opposed the Chinese Communist Party's authority, formed pro-democracy journals, and traveled to
