New Ambassador of Canada to Indonesia arrives soon!!
Let's FLOOD the Canadian Embassy inbox - WRITE TO THE NEW AMBASSADOR, WELCOME HIM, AND SHARE YOUR CONCERNS ABOUT THE INJUSTICE IN JAKARTA!! One paragraph is all it takes and every e-mail matters, these are recorded, tallied and documented in Neil's file in Canada and support the on-going efforts of the Canadian Government which we [...]
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Many of you know, but some may not, that Neil has a hereditary eye condition that impairs his vision quite significantly. One thing he has always had a passion for is photography. Whenever we travelled together he would be the one with the camera because through the lens he could focus and see what I [...]
Kawan8 – Friends of the 8 – Indonesian citizens supporting the fight for justice!!
For more information about Kawan8, which translated into english means Friends of the 8, please follow their website and social media links below. If you are an Indonesian citizen or someone working and living in Indonesia and want to participate in Kawan8 events or volunteer please do reach out to this organisation. The fight for justice [...]
Two Years Too Long Vigils held WORLDWIDE July 14th
Vigils to mark the continued unjust incarceration of the innocent took place around the world on July 14th. Two years ago Neil and Ferdi were unjustly detained and they continue to be held in an Indonesian prison on fabricated charges. Afrischa, Agun, Awan, Zainal, Syahrial continue serving prison sentences for crimes they also did not commit. [...]
Protests gather on second year anniversary of Neil Bantleman’s arrest in Indonesia
Neil Bantleman, Canadian teacher imprisoned in Indonesia, marks 2 years of ordeal By Diana Mehta The Canadian Press http://globalnews.ca/video/2824411/protests-arise-on-second-year-anniversary-of-neil-bantlemans-arrest-in-indonesia WATCH ABOVE: Protests gather on second year anniversary of Neil Bantleman’s arrest in Indonesia TORONTO — A Canadian teacher convicted in Indonesia on child abuse charges marked the second anniversary of his detention on Thursday [...]
Supporters meet Canada’s Justice Minister!
Head of Jakarta Intercultural School Tim Carr and his wife Barbara (also a JIS teacher) were at a market in Vancouver and were asked if they wanted to meet Canada's Minister of Justice and Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould. Jody is also the MP for Vancouver Granville. They had an opportunity to speak to Neil's case [...]
Calgary: Two Year Too Long Event July 14th
Dear friends There is only one week until the TWO TOO LONG Vigil/Rally for Neil, Ferdi and the cleaners: Afrischa, Agun, Awan, Syahrial, Zainal and the late Azwar. Much has happened since the One Year Too Long rally held in front of Calgary’s City Hall nearly one year ago. The incredible joy of the overturning of [...]