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Omar Khadr wants unsupervised contact with his pro-al-Qaida sister, more freedom to travel

Colin Perkel, THE CANADIAN PRESS

Sunday, August 27, 2017
12:20:34 EDT PM

Omar Khadr (inset) wants unsupervised visits with his sister Zaynab Khadr, who is seen in this 2009 file photo on the left with their mother Maha El Samnah. (Brett Gundlock/Postmedia/THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colin Perkel)

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TORONTO — Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr returns to court this week to ask that his bail conditions be eased, including allowing him unfettered contact with his controversial older sister, more freedom to move around Canada, and unrestricted internet access.

In support of his request, Khadr notes the conditions originally imposed two years ago were necessary as a graduated integration plan following his 13 years in American and Canadian custody. No issues have arisensubsequently moved to Malaysia but are now said to be living in Sudan and planning to visit Canada.

“I would like to be able to spend time with her and the rest of our family when she is here,” Omar Khadr states. “As far as I am aware, Zaynab is not involved in any criminal activities and is frequently in contact with the Canadian embassy in order to ensure that her paperwork is up to date.”

Zaynab Khadr, who was born in Ottawa, was at one point unable to get a Canadian passport after frequently reporting hers lost. She was also subject to an RCMP investigation in 2005 but faced no charges. Her third husband, Canadian Joshua Boyle, is reportedly still a Taliban hostage along with his American wife and