`Finally, a life`: Canada comes to the rescue when a refugee family loses hope in Australia
(The Guardian Canada)

Dima, Hani and their son escaped the hopelessness of detention through sponsorship that led to permanent residency, in TorontoDima first appeared in the headlines three years ago. Back then, she was a 37-year-old anonymous refugee on Nauru with a potentially life-threatening pregnancy, being refused a critically needed transfer to Australia. When the Australian government finally agreed, Nauru´s ministry refused to let her go.Eventually, at 38 weeks pregnant, suffering suspected pre-eclampsia and with her baby in breech, Dima was flown to Cairns. Her husband, Hani, was left behind. Related: `I can`t believe I`m free`: the Canadian citizens ending the torment for Australia´s offshore refugees Related: Home affairs department racked up $6.1m bill transferring refugees and asylum seekers Related: Nauru overrules Australia over decision to transfer sick pregnant refugee Continue reading...