“Arbitrarily detaining people without charges is an unacceptable and un-Canadian way to welcome people seeking a better life,” said Nivyabandi, a journalist, poet, activist, and former refugee from Burundi.

Source: https://voiceonline.com/extension-of-b-c-alberta-immigration-detention-contracts-appalling-and-unnecessary-amnesty-international-canada/

“We are deeply disappointed that refugees will need to ensure yet another legal challenge and to endure rights violations in the meantime,” said Ketty Nivyabandi, secretary-general of the Canadian section of Amnesty International.

Source: https://www.abbynews.com/national-news/supreme-court-of-canada-upholds-safe-third-country-agreement/