Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMostafa Rahmani fears persecution and death if returned to Iran (The Independent)Mostafa Rahmani, an Iranian national, has spent 15 years in the UK asylum system after his claim was repeatedly refused by the Home Office. He arrived in 2011 on a student visa but claimed asylum shortly after, stating Iranian security forces sought him for participating in anti-government protests. Mr Rahmani fears persecution and death if returned to Iran due to his anti-government campaigning and involvement with the UK-based women's rights group 8mars. The Home Office has rejected his claim, arguing he does not have a sufficient political profile to be at risk, despite his legal team and 8mars stating his life would be in danger. During this period, Mr Rahmani has faced homelessness, been unable to work, and experienced significant mental health deterioration, living in limbo while awaiting a verdict on his latest challenge. In fullIranian asylum seeker’s 15-year fight to stay in the UK: ‘My dreams for my life are all gone’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Iranian national speaks out after 15 years in UK asylum system
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMostafa Rahmani fears persecution and death if returned to Iran (The Independent)Mostafa Rahmani, an Iranian national, has spent 15 years in the UK asylum system after his claim was repeatedly refused by the Home Office. He arrived in 2011 on a student visa but claimed asylum shortly after, stating Iranian security forces sought him for participating in anti-government protests. Mr Rahmani fears persecution and death if returned to Iran due to his anti-government campaigning and involvement with the UK-based women's rights group 8mars. The Home Office has rejected his claim, arguing he does not have a sufficient political profile to be at risk, despite his legal team and 8mars stating his life would be in danger. During this period, Mr Rahmani has faced homelessness, been unable to work, and experienced significant mental health deterioration, living in limbo while awaiting a verdict on his latest challenge. In fullIranian asylum seeker’s 15-year fight to stay in the UK: ‘My dreams for my life are all gone’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
