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ASYLUM : What is Asylum in International Law?

                
                   ASY LUM
 

Definition 
                     The word ASY LUM   is latin  and derives  form  the Greek  Word 'Asylia which means  invoilable  place •
The term  is referred to those cases where the territorial states decline to surrender a person to the requesting state and providers shelter  and  protection  in its own territory • Thus asylam  from  that  involved  two  element • firstly  shelter  which  is more  than  a temporary  refuse  ; and secondly  a degree 
Of active  protection  on the part  of the  authorities 
 

What is Asylum in International Law?

In the world of international law, asylum is the protection granted by a country to individuals fleeing persecution in their home country. This protection isn't just a kind gesture—it’s a legal safeguard grounded in principles of human rights and humanitarian responsibility.

People seek asylum when they fear persecution due to their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. The 1951 Refugee Convention, along with its 1967 Protocol, lays down the rights of asylum seekers and the obligations of nations toward them.

Unlike regular immigration, asylum is not about seeking a better life—it's about escaping danger and finding safety when one's own country can no longer protect them.

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