We all know of Barrister Rizwan Hussain from his over-whelming humanitarian aid work. He is a highly respected and admired figure in the Muslim community. His humble personality and open manner has made him a household favorite regardless of age or gender

Today (18th April 2008) as I watched the news I discovered to my horror, that he had been beaten and tortured in Dhaka Airport, Bangladesh, by the members of the Bangladesh Air Force. I was outraged and incensed. How dare they do this to our beloved Rizwan, a beacon of light in today's society. How dare they do this to anyone?

His crime was to help an elderly lady with ticket problems and had walked into an area to talk to staff, that was out of bounds.

He was beaten for over 1 hour by 5 soldiers, his left arm broken as was one of his legs, his whole body battered and his back severely bruised. Threat of further attacks were made until he signed a declaration claiming that he was illegally trafficking humans and that he falsely claimed to be a Barrister. When he pleaded with them for water, they threw it over the floor and told him to drink it from the ground.

Working alongside Muslim Aid, he was helping regenerate the areas of Bangladesh devastated by Cyclone Sidr, hence his regular visits there. The primary reason for this trip in particular was the deterioration of his fathers health (edit 25th April)

This is sickening, I want to see those people that did this to him come to justice. I want them to lose their jobs and sent to prison.

Join this group, get everyone you know to join! Lets make our voice heard. This has got to stop. I will be keeping this updated as and when I hear anything!

PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION ONLINE, IT WILL ONLY TAKE TWO MINUTES

http://www.petitiononline.com/rizwan/petition.html


***This is not a anti-Bangladesh/anti-Government group. We want the 5 men put on trial and the implementation of new legislations created to prevent future such incidents occurring.***

Fatema

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Bangladesh Human Rights Coalition.

http://www.bdhumanrights.org.uk/

After the incident with Brother Rizwan and taking into account the many other past human rights violation that has occurred and is occurring in Bangladesh, this coalition has formed.

‘Justice for Rizwan Hussain’ will be our first campaign. If you would like to be involved with this campaign, please send your name and details to this email address

info@bdhumanrights.org.uk

We need like minded active individuals to support us through this campaign, as the petition is only the start.

If your organisation, company or charity would like to be affiliated and support this campaign, please also send your details to the email address above.

Reminder Please sign the petition:

http://www.petitiononline.com/rizwan/petition-sign.html
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We all know of Barrister Rizwan Hussain from his over-whelming humanitarian aid work. He is a highly respected and admired figure in the Muslim community. His humble personality and open manner has made him a household favorite regardless of age or gender

Today (18th April 2008) as I watched the news I discovered to my horror, that he had been beaten and tortured in Dhaka Airport, Bangladesh, by the members of the Bangladesh Air Force. I was outraged and incensed. How dare they do this to our... (read more)