Q: Asylum request for Iranian military personnel
Hello, I am an Iranian. I was part of the police officers in the special units. In the riots of 2023, people came to the streets for their own freedom and ordered us to beat innocent people. I am against the law. I was in the Islamic Republic of Iran because people were harassed and harassed, I did not harm the people in any way during the riots and I disobeyed the orders and got into a fight with my commander and after the riots they sent me a prison sentence and I had to flee from I joined the service and now I have been out of service for about 1 year and now I wanted to get asylum in another country and go there to live in social welfare. Will they give me asylum? And in which country can I get asylum?
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Applying for asylum is a serious process, and your situation as a former Iranian police officer who disobeyed orders during the 2023 riots may make you eligible. Many countries consider cases where individuals face persecution due to political opinions or actions against their government. Your refusal to harm civilians and subsequent imprisonment could be seen as grounds for asylum.
Countries like Germany, Canada, and Sweden have established procedures for granting asylum to those facing persecution for political reasons. You will need to provide evidence of your situation, such as documents or witness statements, to support your case. It would be beneficial to contact a lawyer or an organization that assists asylum seekers to help navigate the application process.
Remember, each country's asylum process is different, and the success of your application will depend on the specifics of your case and the evidence you can provide. It's essential to act quickly and seek professional advice to increase your chances of being granted asylum.
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