What is asylum?

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What is asylum?

Asylum refers to the protection granted by a country to individuals who have fled their own country due to persecution, violence, or fear of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. It is a legal status that allows individuals to seek safety and protection in another country, where they can live without the fear of being returned to their home country. Asylum seekers must prove that they meet the criteria for asylum and demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution in order to be granted this protection.