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ZWC_yamada 
7th date of state compensation lawsuit in Suraj case
Date and time: November 19, 2012 (Monday) 16:00~
Location: Tokyo District Court, Courtroom 705
On March 22, 2010, Abubagar Awudu Suraj, a Ghanaian national (hereinafter referred to as Mr. Suraj), died while being deported at government expense. The death occurred when immigration officials accompanying him forcibly restrained him using handcuffs, towels, and personal zip ties, which are not permitted by regulations.
To uncover the truth behind Suraj's death, we filed a lawsuit on August 5, 2010, seeking damages from the government and immigration officials. Suraj regretted overstaying his visa and only wished to live in Japan with his wife. Through this lawsuit, we will uncover why Suraj had to die.
Following the decision on July 3rd of this year to not prosecute, the records of the non-prosecution will be disclosed, and it is expected that the content of these disclosures will significantly alter the course of the national compensation case.
The more people who attend the hearing, the greater the power it will be to uncover the truth of this case.
Your cooperation in observing the proceedings would be greatly appreciated. (A brief explanation of the trial will be provided after the proceedings.)