Articles

Abdul Sheikh

Abdul Sheikh was born in 1984 in Somalia, His father was killed in 1992 and he has not seen his mother for many years. In Somalia he was constantly running away from people that he thought would do him harm. Everyday he prayed that his life would change for the better, and one day it did…

Ba’s Asylum

Ba, a young law student from Abidjan University, arrived at Heathrow Airport in London at the end of August 1994, after a short stopover in Paris. Immediately, he applied to British authorities for political asylum.

Muana’s Detention

Muana’s parents were long standing anti-regime militants in Zaire and she had followed in their footsteps. She filed an application for asylum with the French border police who considered her claim “manifestly unfounded” and expelled her.

Seeking Asylum in Canada

Every year, thousands of refugees seeking asylum apply for entry into Canada. As Canada is a signatory of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, it is required to grant asylum to those who have a well-founded fear of returning to their home country.

Seeking Asylum in the UK

In the United Kingdom, like in the United States and many other countries, it is the government that makes decisions on people’s asylum applications.

Seeking Asylum in the US

To seek asylum, people must demonstrate to the United States government that they fear persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, membership in a social group, or political opinion.