
NewsDec 18, 2024
Justice for Abdirahman Coalition: Verdict in Inquest Rules That Death Was A Homicide
Yesterday, on December 17, 2024, a group of jurors provided a verdict that ruled Abdirahman Abdi’s death was by means of a homicide.

NewsDec 18, 2024
Yesterday, on December 17, 2024, a group of jurors provided a verdict that ruled Abdirahman Abdi’s death was by means of a homicide.

NewsNov 18, 2024
Justice for Abdirahman Coalition Outlines Recommendations to Prevent Future Tragedies

NewsJan 27, 2021
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NewsJun 19, 2020
The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition , in collaboration with community partners, will be holding a march to stand against the violence inflicted on Black bodies that has been willfully ignored by our institutions.

NewsFeb 21, 2019
Dear Friends, Many of you have been asking for an update on the trial and how you can support the Justice for Abdirahman Coalition . Please read on to find out. Please note that there is also a community meeting organized by the Coalition on Friday, February 22, click here for details.

NewsJan 30, 2019
Abdirahman Abdi was a 37 year old Somali-Canadian with mental health issues. He lived in Ottawa’s Hintonburg community at 55 Hilda Street. On July 24th 2016, following an incident at a local coffee shop where police were called, Abdirahman began running home for safety.

NewsJul 20, 2017
STANDING TOGETHER: Community gathers to remember Abdirahman Abdi, one year after his tragic death. (Ottawa, ON): July 24th, 2017 marks one year since the death of Abdirahman Abdi. The Ottawa community will gather in Somerset Square Park for an interfaith event entitled: Standing Together to…

NewsAug 11, 2016
The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition is asking that members of the community contact their elected representatives at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels by September 5th to demand justice for Abdirahman Abdi. The following is the statement released by the Justice for Abdirahman Abdi…

NewsAug 11, 2016
This is the Canadian Somali Mothers’ Association’s official statement regarding the vicious killing of Abdirahman Abdi by Ottawa Police Officers on Sunday, July 24 th , 2016, and the impact of the killing on the Ottawa Black Community.

NewsAug 11, 2016
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatulaahi wa Barakatuhu To our valued Somali Community of Ottawa, On this most difficult time in our community, the Ottawa Police Service would like to express our sincere condolences first to Abdirahman Abdi’s family ( inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'oon) and to the entire…

NewsJul 27, 2016
Hundreds gathered on Tuesday for a vigil in memory of Abdirahman Abdi in front of his home on Hilda Street.
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