Canberra toddler Safa was two when blunt-force trauma ended her life eight years ago. But who was to blame?
The article investigates the unsolved death of a two-year-old girl in Canberra, Australia, which occurred eight years ago due to blunt-force trauma. Despite police suspicions of murder, no arrests have been made, and the father continues to seek justice and answers.
Why it matters
It highlights systemic failures in the justice system regarding the investigation of child deaths and the experiences of refugee families in Australia.
Abubakr Annour holds a selfie of himself and his daughter Safa at his home in Canberra. Abubakr Annour holds a selfie of himself and his daughter Safa at his home in Canberra. Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Canberra toddler Safa was two when blunt-force trauma ended her life eight years ago. But who was to blame? Police suspected the daughter of Sudanese refugees was the victim of a ‘horrendous’ murder – but there have been no arrests and no inquest. Her father is impatient for answers
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Dan Jervis-Bardy Sat 11 Jul 2026 16.01 EDT Last modified on Sat 11 Jul 2026 20.54 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Abubakr Annour remembers the phone call with haunting clarity.
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