Maher Arar, a Canadian citizen sent to Syria under the extraordinary rendition program, suffered torture because of the actions of U.S. officials. Released without charge and allowed to return home to Canada, Maher Arar received an apology and compensation from the Canadian government for its role in his treatment. But the U.S. government has failed to apologize or offer Maher Arar any form of remedy - despite its obligation to do so under the UN Convention Against Torture and other human rights treaties.

 
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