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A Canadian woman, stranded in Kenya for three months because officials said she did not resemble her passport photo, has arrived home in Toronto. | A Canadian woman, stranded in Kenya for three months because officials said she did not resemble her passport photo, has arrived home in Toronto. |
Suaad Mohamud was prevented in May from returning from a two-week holiday. | Suaad Mohamud was prevented in May from returning from a two-week holiday. |
Canadian consular officials accused her of being an imposter, voided her passport and asked Kenyan officials to prosecute her. | Canadian consular officials accused her of being an imposter, voided her passport and asked Kenyan officials to prosecute her. |
The results of a DNA test finally proved her identity, clearing the way for her return to Canada. | The results of a DNA test finally proved her identity, clearing the way for her return to Canada. |
Family members and a throng of reporters were waiting for Suaad Hagi Mohamud as she arrived back in Canada. | Family members and a throng of reporters were waiting for Suaad Hagi Mohamud as she arrived back in Canada. |
Ms Mohamud's ordeal began in May when she tried to leave Kenya after visiting her mother there. | Ms Mohamud's ordeal began in May when she tried to leave Kenya after visiting her mother there. |
Kenyan officials said that her face did not match her passport photo. | Kenyan officials said that her face did not match her passport photo. |
Canadian consular staff in Nairobi maintained that she was not who she claimed to be, even when Ms Mohamud handed over several other forms of identification. | Canadian consular staff in Nairobi maintained that she was not who she claimed to be, even when Ms Mohamud handed over several other forms of identification. |
It was not until a DNA test confirmed her identity on Monday that Canadian officials prepared emergency travel documents so that she could return to Toronto. | It was not until a DNA test confirmed her identity on Monday that Canadian officials prepared emergency travel documents so that she could return to Toronto. |
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has promised a review of the case. | Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has promised a review of the case. |
But opposition politicians and other critics say Suaad Mohamad's case raises serious questions about the willingness of Canadian officials to protect their citizens who get into difficulties abroad. | But opposition politicians and other critics say Suaad Mohamad's case raises serious questions about the willingness of Canadian officials to protect their citizens who get into difficulties abroad. |
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