South Africa: Gay Refugees Denied Asylum By Home Affairs Bigotry in South Africa - Report

Organisations analysed letters denying LGBTI applicants refugee status

A report released on Thursday by several civil society organisations has found evidence that LGBT refugees are being denied asylum in South Africa despite being "eligible for protection under international and domestic law".

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