Week Of Action Marks Guantanamo Anniversary
January 3, 2007 1:00 PM
Sarah Teather is working to help the el-Banna family
Local Liberal Democrat MP for Brent East, Sarah Teather, has planned a week of action to mark the 5th anniversary of the opening of Guantánamo Bay on 11th January. Brent resident Jamil el-Banna is currently held without charge in the USA detainment camp.
On Monday 8th January Sarah Teather will highlight Jamil's case in parliament. The following day she will present the House of Commons with a formal petition for Jamil's release, championed by the Times Series Newspapers and signed by Brent residents. Sarah and Jamil el-Banna's children will deliver the petition and letters to 10 Downing Street on Thursday. Sarah has also demanded a meeting with the American Ambassador to the UK, Robert Tuttle.
On Wednesday 10th January local MP Sarah Teather will hold a candlelit vigil for Jamil opposite Downing Street with the el-Banna family, their friends and supporters, and representatives from Amnesty International. Sarah is urging as many people as possible to attend this vigil.
Local Liberal Democrat MP for Brent East Sarah Teather said:
"Next week is about sending a strong message to Tony Blair and George Bush. The Guantánamo Bay detainment camp violates every internationally recognised legal principle, and each day that Jamil el-Banna spends in illegal imprisonment brings more pain for his family here in Brent.
"It is outrageous that the Labour Government will not lift a finger to help my constituent. I hope that as many people as possible will join me opposite Downing Street on Wednesday. Together we can show the Government that they cannot treat a member of our community in this deplorable manner."
Notes:
Sarah Teather MP will be holding a candlelit vigil opposite Downing Street on Wednesday 10th January. Supporters are urged to arrive at 6pm for a 6:30pm start. The event is supported by Amnesty International and has the approval of the Metropolitan Police. Sarah Teather will provide candles and banners.
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