British Muslim Tourists
murdered in Gujarat Genocide

In February 2002 Sakil and Saeed Dawood, their childhood friend Mohammed Aswat and their 18-year-old nephew, Imran were returning from an excursion to the Taj Mahal to Gujarat. Within hours of crossing the Gujarat border, a roadblock, manned by a well-organised mob fuelled by religious hatred, stopped the British tourists. More

"What happened in Gujarat was not a spontaneous uprising, it was a carefully orchestrated attack against Muslims. The attacks were planned in advance and organized with extensive participation of the police and state government officials." HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH

Latest developments

Dawood Family calls on Indians to 'Do the Right Thing'
The Dawood Family Justice Campaign have voiced their support for an Early Day Motion condemning the murder of their family members. The Parliamentary motion comes after the fifth anniversary of their murders and requests that the British government pursues justice on behalf of the Dawood family through their contacts with the Indian government.
Read the full press release [pdf]
Full text of the Early Day Motion [parliament website]

Urgent Fund Appeal

By launching a civil action against officials of the Gujarat Government, the Justice Campaign has taken on board a commitment which requires considerable financial support. We need your help.