Asylum claimants cautious about new approach to their applications
OTTAWA — Franklin Njomo spent the early part of his life advocating for human rights in Cameroon, and fled to Canada to seek refugee status after being jailed and tortured as a result.
But he still doesn’t consider himself free.
Njomo filed his asylum claim in Canada in May 2012. Months later, the Conservative government of the day massively overhauled the refugee system, relegating existing claims — including his — to the back burner.
Five years later, Njomo, now 47, still hasn’t received a decision on his application. His frustration escalates with every move the Liberal government makes to help what seems like every other refugee but people like him.