Hassan Al Kontar
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Syrian refugee privately sponsored to come to B.C. now making a difference in the northHassan Al Kontar spent seven months in a Malaysian airport while fleeing the war in Syria. Now living in northern B.C., he's found his calling working with the Canadian Red Cross.FeaturesFeb 17, 2022
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Syrian refugee stranded in Malaysian airport for months wants to bring 200 refugees to Canada"There is a hero inside each one of us. We just need to find it."Aug 6, 2019
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Syrian refugee who spent 7 months stranded in Malaysian airport arrives in Vancouver“Today, I am in Taiwan International Airport, but tomorrow I will be reaching my final destination — Vancouver, Canada,” said Hassan Al Kontar in a video posted to Twitter.WorldNov 26, 2018
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A Syrian refugee has spent 50 days stranded in Malaysian airport. B.C. group wants to bring him to CanadaHe fears if he returns to Syria he will be punished for evading military service.Apr 28, 2018
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