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Country of Decision: France
Country of Applicant: Nigeria
Keywords: Assessment of facts and circumstances, Dependant (Dependent person), Female genital mutilation, Legal assistance / Legal representation / Legal aid, Membership of a particular social group, Persecution Grounds/Reasons, Personal circumstances of applicant, Protection, Refugee Status, Subsidiary Protection
In countries where there is a high prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM), as in Nigeria, non-excised persons can be considered as having a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of membership of a particular social group within the meaning of Article 1A(2) of 1951 Refugee Convention. Refugee status can be granted where there is a considerable risk of excision and insufficient protection against this threat.
Date: 23-10-2017
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