Join Amnesty International, the Washington State Religious Campaign, and a coalition of groups to mark June 26th, the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.
STAND UP TO REMEMBER THE VICTIMS OF TORTURE. ADD YOU VOICE TO HELP END TORTURE ONCE AND FOR ALL.
Vigil and Dramatic Reading Jackson Federal Building; 2nd Ave & Madison St Seattle, WA Tuesday, June 26, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Dramatic Readings from “Reckoning With Torture”
– Apology for Maher Arar / Release for Shaker Aamer
– End Indefinite Detentions and eliminate the provisions of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act authorize indefinite detention
– Call for fair trials in civilian courts
– No more torture!
– Accountability for Torture.
“Torture is a Crime. Impunity is Intolerable. Evidence is Abundant.
Investigate U.S. Torture. For Justice. For Healing.”
Sponsors:
Amnesty International USA (including in WA)
Washington State Religious Campaign Against Torture
ACLU of Washington
Western WA Fellowship of Reconciliation
Contact: Larry Ebersole, wordheath@gmail.com
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/373884596004680