Democratic Republic of the Congo: Immigration and Refugee Board

Immigration and Refugee Board: The Supreme Court of Canada has given its unanimous consent for Mr. Ezokola, a high-level diplomat from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to appeal his refugee application. Canadas Immigration and Refugee Board had turned him down, citing concerns that Mr. Ezokola may have been complicit by association in war crimes in the Congo based on his senior ranking there. The board acknowledged that Mr. Ezokola himself had not directly participated in war crimes. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. Canada opens its doors to 1,300 Syrian refugees Annick Legault, lawyer for Rachidi Ekanza Ezokola, breaks the news to him on the phone. In the background, she can hear his wife and eight children screaming happily and singing. Pakistan Christian girl accused of blasphemy moved to Canada over security fears: lawyer (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.