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Refugee’s Second Chance Amid Controversy | Calgary News

Refugee’s Second Chance Amid Controversy | Calgary News

Published 3 weeks, 3 days ago
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A refugee convicted of trafficking, sexual assault, and fraud is getting a second shot at justice after an Alberta judge ruled his original guilty pleas were flawed — he wasn’t properly warned they’d lead to deportation to Somalia, a country that may refuse to accept him due to his mental illness and could even target him as a spy. Born in Saudi Arabia, raised in Canada after fleeing race-based violence in Somalia, Sharif now faces potential death if sent back — and the court says forcing his return would be unduly punitive and dangerous.

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