SMILING and happy, this is the first picture of Mercy Baguma and her baby son.
The image was taken in their home town of Glasgow to promote the work of local charity the Refugee Survival Trust (RST), which gives lifeline support and financial grants to those at risk of destitution in the city, the only part of Scotland to receive asylum seekers.
Mercy, originally from Uganda, had lived in Glasgow for several years before her death.
She was found by police in her city flat on Saturday, four days after friends last heard from her.
Her young son, who The National is choosing not to name for child welfare reasons, was the only other person in the rented property with her.
He is said to have been crying and hungry when found by officers and taken for medical care. The infant has since been released into the care of his father, who is also an asylum seeker resident in Glasgow.
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This image was released to The National by Open Aye community interest company, which specialises in photography and video for third sector organisations supporting refugees in Scotland.
It was taken in the historic Briggait fish market near the River Clyde, which is now home to artists' studios.
Wearing coordinating blue outfits, Mercy is seen lifting her child aloft.
Friends say Mercy, who attended the Wee Welcome toddler group run by RST, was a "good and caring mum" and an "amazing mother" who was "loved by all".
Her cause of death is not yet known and calls for a full inquiry by the Home Office continue.
Meanwhile, Mercy's sister Hajara Nakendo has called for an end to speculation about what happened to her sibling, telling the BBC that she fears this may have a detrimental impact on her young nephew.
The crowdfunder set up to cover her funeral costs and provide for her child has now reached almost £44,500 thanks to 3000 individual donors.
It can be found here.
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