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Yasser Albaz Transferred To A Hospital then back to Prison in Isolation.

After announcing the news of Yasser Albaz suffering from COVID-19 symptoms, Egyptian authorities have transferred him to a hospital then back to the prison and placed in isolation. This reflects the severity of his medical conditions.

We call on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to secure his release and have him transferred to a Canadian hospital.

Yasser Albaz’s life is in danger and he is calling for the Canadian government to save his life.

For some days now, Yasser has been experiencing symptoms of coronavirus.

There is no way for Yasser to protect himself from the virus. Not only is there no medical response, but cells are overcrowded, one washroom is shared, conditions are highly unsanitary, and physical distancing is impossible.

The Albaz family had warned the Canadian government of this risk and call on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to secure Yasser’s release and bring him home this week to be treated at a Canadian hospital. 

Yasser spends his second birthday behind bars, away from his family.

The Albaz family welcomes the news that the Prime Minister raised the case of Yasser Albaz. This comes after multiple direct communications with President Sisi and Foreign Minister Shoukri by Canada’s Foreign Minister Champagne and Minister Freeland since he was arbitrarily detained without charges by Egyptian authorities on February 18, 2019.

Yasser has not been charged or informed of the accusations against him for 12 months and his detention is in violation of international law. No Canadian citizen should be subjected to such treatment.

Yasser Albaz received a 45-day extension to his arbitrary detention. After receiving ten 15-day extensions (150 days), he is now on his third 45-day extension.

It has been 8 months. Eight months without freedom. Eight months of sleeping on hard floor in a small, cramped cell with 17 other people. Eight months without his family.

Yasser received a 45-day extension to his arbitrary detention. To date, he has received ten 15-day extensions that began in February, earlier this year.

It has been over 150 days and he still remains detained, without charge, without even an indication as to why he’s been stripped of his freedom.

Yasser was transported from Tora Prison to the prosecutor’s office for another 15-day renewal. It has been more than 120 days. He remains arbitrarily detained without charge or justification.

His youngest daughter is supposed to be getting married this weekend. His son is attending his grade 8 graduation without his dad by his side.

Yasser was taken from Torah prison and transported to the prosecutor’s office. His lawyers and officials from the Canadian embassy were present. No charges have been brought forth, yet the prosecutor decided to extend his detention without reason or justification. This is his fifth 15-day detention to date.

He is complaining of severe back pain from being forced to sleep on the concrete floor, as any form of mattress is denied. He has developed some medical concerns that require a doctor’s attention. He is in a crowded cell and faces unhygienic conditions.