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After seven months trapped inside an airport, a refugee calls Canada home

Nov 29, 2018 · 00:21:04

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Syrian refugee Hassan Al Kontar shares his airport ordeal.
He survived seven months stranded, fearing deportation.
Canadian support led to his resettlement in Whistler, B.C.

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