Canadian Citizen's Lawsuit Against Government Over Sudan Detention Begins

Abousfian Abdelrazik sues Ottawa for $27 million, alleging wrongful imprisonment and torture in Sudan.

Abousfian Abdelrazik, a Canadian citizen, is pursuing a $27 million lawsuit against the Canadian government for his alleged wrongful detention and torture in Sudan.
The eight-week civil trial has commenced in Federal Court, examining events from two decades ago amid concerns over extremism.
Abdelrazik claims that Canadian authorities facilitated his detention by Sudanese officials and obstructed his return to Canada.
Federal Court Justice Patrick Gleeson denied the government's request to hold closed-door testimonies, ensuring public access to the trial.
High-profile witnesses, including former Canadian ministers and security officials, are expected to testify during the proceedings.