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Razak Iyal and Seidu Mohammed

iyal: Mohammed and Razak Iyal lost all their fingers to frostbite after losing their way while walking through farmers' fields into Manitoba from the United States, according to CBC. Their harrowing story attracted worldwide attention. It's going to be sad but I will be more happy than being sad because I'm alive, said Seidu Mohammed, 25. Frostbitten asylum seeker wins case to stay in Canada Most refugees now waiting 16 months to have claims heard It's very difficult for me, said Iyal, 35. We can't forget about that night. Lose your fingers in just one night and your life just changes totally. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.