Iced crossing

toronto - More and more asylum seekers illegally stabbing the US-Canadian border in the hope of getting asylum status in Canada. That crossing is not without consequences. Many refugees are unable to cope with the cold and be seriously injured. Some lose their fingers and toes due to freeze damage irreparable.

A place where many asylum seekers crossing the border Manitoba, a Canadian village with more than 650 people. Temperatures of-20 degrees are not uncommon because at this time of the year. However, keep asylum seekers not to venture from the harsh crossing. Especially rejected African asylum seekers who wish to Canada. A long drive to the north by taxi or public transport to take the refugees to the border with Canada, where they have to walk the last stretch.

Ioyal Razak and Mohammed Seidu know what scars crossing may fail. 'The doctor had to amputate all my fingers,' Muhammad tells CNN. It was necessary to use a piece of his thigh in order to restore the frozen skin of his hand. The two men from Ghana had previously no idea that the trip would be so exhausting. 'When you step into the snow, you can not get your leg anymore. So you have to use your hands to pull your foot. '

The two walked for hours through the snow. Eventually, their hands were so frozen that it sounded like two clinking glasses, says Ioyal. Both of them had never heard of freeze damage.

The Liberal Party of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised in parliamentary elections in October last year that his government would take in more refugees. Many asylum seekers are expelled the US, Canada therefore hope to find a better life.