In the wave of families leaving Ukraine, the Safis are desperate for a way out
Now the family feels trapped in administrative limbo. Mir’s brother, Ali, has attempted in vain to find answers from the Canadian government.
He has teamed up with his friend Caitlin Smith, a Canadian composer who lives in Vienna, to appeal to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser and NDP immigration critic Jenny Kwan. They’ve written letters urging the government to prioritize the cases of Afghan refugees and offer logistical support to those fleeing Ukraine.“IRCC has been made aware of complex cases of Afghan citizens who are seeking resettlement to Canada, but are currently in Ukraine,” he told POLITICO.
As they waited to hear from Canadian immigration officials, Russia attacked. The Safis were far from the initial fighting, but they felt suddenly in peril again.The Safis twice walked to the Slovakian border, a two-hour slog each way. The episode underlined a frightening reality for refugees in Ukraine. On his trips into town, Mir says racist remarks were hurled his way.
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