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Gay Man’s Asylum Claim Rejected | Cork News
A Malawian man seeking asylum on grounds of persecution as a gay man lost his appeal — and a High Court judge upheld the decision. Despite presenting photos from Pride events and involvement in an Irish LGBTQI+ group, the tribunal found his story riddled with inconsistencies, concluding his participation in LGBTQI+ activities didn’t prove his sexual orientation. The judge agreed, saying the tribunal’s credibility assessment was sound and that the applicant hadn’t met the burden of proof — even if Malawi is unsafe for LGBTQ+ people, this man didn’t prove he was one of them. Listen in…
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