Former Syrian refugee stuck in an airport for 7 months finds a new side of Canada in B.C.’s north

Hassan Al Kontar with Red Cross work badge

Former Syrian refugee Hassan Al Kontar was well known for being stuck at the Kuala Lumpur airport in Malaysia for seven months before being sponsored to come to Canada.

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