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Switzerland expels gay Russian couple despite persecution risk

Switzerland's State Secretariat for Migration and the Federal Administrative Court have rejected asylum for a gay Russian couple, ordering their expulsion by October. The couple claims they face imprisonment and repression in Russia due to their sexual orientation, but Swiss authorities found insufficient danger. This decision highlights a potential gap between stated Swiss asylum policy and the actual risks faced by LGBTQ+ individuals from Russia.

Blickabout 20 hours agoCH, RUCredibility 10%View source

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Source credibility0.1

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