Yemeni man accused of terror ties placed under house arrest at Toronto mosque
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Husam Taha Ali Al-Sewaiee, 32, a Yemeni national, has been released on bail under stringent conditions after being arrested for allegedly attempting to leave Canada to join a Middle Eastern terrorist group.He has not been charged with terrorism and is confined to house arrest at a mosque in Toronto 's North York district.Al-Sewaiee must reside at the mosque and is prohibited from leaving unless accompanied. He is required to wear an ankle monitor, surrender all travel documents, and maintain a distance of at least 300 meters from airports and border crossings.He is also barred from possessing weapons and using any devices capable of accessing the internet, as part of his bail conditions. Violation of these conditions would result in immediate arrest. The individual who posted the $1,000 bond for his release provided a phone number associated with the same mosque, though their relationship remains unspecified.Al-Sewaiee was initially arrested on April 15 in Mississauga, Ontario, by Peel Regional Police for uttering threats. Four days later, the RCMP's Integrated National Security Enforcement Team apprehended him, alleging he attempted to leave Canada to join a terrorist organization.While the RCMP has not disclosed the specific group, sources indicate it is an Iranian-backed faction, possibly 'Yemen's Houthi movement', which has been involved in the Israel-Hamas war, disrupting international shipping, and is sponsored by Iran.Prosecutors have sought a terrorism peace bond from the Ontario court, which aims to impose restrictions on his movements to ensure public safety. Such peace bonds are preventive measures that can limit an individual's activities without resulting in a criminal conviction.The accused has asked for an Arabic interpreter in court proceedings. His social media activity includes participation in Gaza protests in Toronto. Although his listed address is a residence in Kitchener, Ontario, the homeowner has described him as having "mental issues."With the country set to host the G7 summit in Alberta later this year, all eyes are on how it balances civil liberties with the need to prevent radicalization and protect public safety.
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