December 2, 2020
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We need your help urgently! Cihan Erdal, a Canadian Ph.D. student has been jailed in Turkey and faces life imprisonment because he was once involved in an opposition political party. Please click this message and add your name and other info to send e-mails to the key Canadian officials who can intervene on behalf of Cihan.

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University of Ottawa, Department of Criminology
120 University Private, room 14002
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K1N 6N5

THE JAIL HOTLINE 613-567-JAIL(5245)
The Jail Accountability and Information Line takes calls from prisoners and their loved ones from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.

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