Death of Ethiopian refugee baby in Cairo's Al-Qanatar prison

Dear Mohamed Bayoumi,

I am writing to advise that sadly, the baby Gelilla Kinfe – date of birth 16/12/07, the secondary applicant for the refugee/humanitarian visa for Australia, passed away last weekend (27/9/09). Not even two years old she died in prison where she had spent most of her small life. The cause of death at this stage is unknown, presumably malnutrition or some preventable illness brought on by the sad circumstances of her life. The mother and principal applicant for the Australian refugee / humanitarian visa is, understandably, inconsolable at this time. The sponsor is also extremely sad, frustrated, and feeling powerless to help her sister – a refugee detained as an illegal entrant in a Cairo prison.

We have urged the Australian government to prioritise the application for the Australian visa, however at this stage we have had no response. We ask that you please do what you can to assist the mother. Thank you for your assistance to date.

Please confirm receipt of this email.

Yours sincerely,

Lesley Hunt
Registered Migration Agent 9801052