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Hope rises and ‘happiness’ awaits for this Utahn as Biden lifts refugee cap

After fleeing Congo, he finally may be reunited with his family, including his wife, mother, siblings and the daughter he has yet to hold.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Poneo Wilondja, a refugee from Congo, in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 16, 2021. Wilondja was supposed to be reunited with his mother and siblings in February, but their case was canceled, likely because President Joe Biden delayed his promised expansion of the program.