Canadian Somali Congress

The shooting death of 21-year-old Abdulaziz Osman Isse in Edmonton, Alberta on Friday, November 13, 2009, has shattered 11 months of peace in Alberta’s Canadian Somali community.

Between August 2008 and last May, the community mourned the deaths of six young men — five in Edmonton and one in Fort McMurray.  All of them were shot to death.  After the deaths, several members of the community worked with the Canadian Somali Congress and the Alberta Somali Community Center to express their frustration by what they felt was indifference from the police.  In the last number of months, relations between the community and the police have improved and we urge the police to work closely with the Canadian Somali community in order to solve these cases and to keep young people away from the lure of crime and gangs.

Tel: 613-523-2656

Website: www.canadiansomalicongress.com

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