An Iraqi family whose plight was taken up by York’s Liberal Jewish community have been granted the right to remain in UK by the Home Office.
Sinan Nuuman said he was “overjoyed” after learning that he, his wife Dena, and their children Yara, seven, and Liza, 19 months, had been given permission to remain in the country for the next five years.
The family had converted to Judaism after becoming part of the fledgling York Liberal Community in June 2014, where they are now regulars at services.
Mr Nuuman said: “We were close to complete desperation. The decision gives us hope for a new, optimistic life and that finally we can assure the safety of our children.”
