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Hungary – Metropolitan Court, 16 January 2009, L.M.N. v. Office of Immigration and Nationality, 17.K.32.826/2007/15

Country of Decision: Hungary
Country of Applicant: Kenya
Keywords: Persecution Grounds/Reasons, Membership of a particular social group, Credibility assessment, Gender Based Persecution, Internal protection, Female genital mutilation

The Kenyan applicant was a potential victim of female genital mutilation (FGM) and she faced forced marriage upon return. The Court stated that even if there was a risk of persecution in case of a return to the country of origin, the applicant could reasonably be expected to relocate internally as it was feasible in the circumstances.
Date: 16-01-2009

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