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07-3666 Aioub v. Mukasey

By: dmc-admin//September 1, 2008//

07-3666 Aioub v. Mukasey

By: dmc-admin//September 1, 2008//

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Immigration
Asylum; Bangladesh

An alien’s conversion from Islam to Christianity does not provide grounds for asylum based on fear of persecution if removed to Bangladesh.

“Here, Aioub did not establish a clear probability of future persecution on account of his conversion to Christianity. Until his conversion in November 2004, Aioub had intended to return to Bangladesh to live with his family. Even after his conversion to Christianity while in detention, Aioub’s parents seemed unconcerned with his decision, telling him only that they would ‘respect his decision.’ And his father felt secure enough to tell the local mosque that his son had converted to Christianity. Although his parents experienced some discrimination, Aioub’s own expert witness and the U.S. State Department’s International Religious Freedom Report both noted that Bangladesh is a tolerant nation in which christianity is ‘openly’ practiced. Finally, Aioub himself admitted that he could relocate to the largest city in Bangladesh, find employment, and remain relatively anonymous.”

Petition Denied.

07-3666 Aioub v. Mukasey

Petition for Review of an Order of the Board of Immigration Appeals, Kanne, J.

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