Race and nationality are Refugee Convention grounds covering ethnic, racial, and national identity persecution. Claims may involve ethnic minority targeting, inter-ethnic violence, nationality-based discrimination, and diaspora ethnic communities at risk on return.
Ethnic persecution frequently overlaps with political persecution where ethnicity is associated with a political cause. Persecution experts assess which ground or grounds apply and whether the Convention nexus is established for the specific claim profile.
Where inter-ethnic violence is sufficiently serious and the state is unwilling or unable to protect the targeted group, it can constitute persecution. Expert analysis addresses the severity and systematicity of violence, the state's response, and whether internal relocation would provide genuine safety from ethnically targeted harm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does ethnic persecution differ from political persecution?
Ethnic persecution targets an individual for their ethnic or racial identity, not for political opinions they hold. The two grounds frequently overlap where ethnicity is associated with a political cause. Persecution experts assess which ground or grounds apply and whether the Convention nexus is established for the specific claim profile.
Can inter-ethnic violence constitute persecution?
Yes, where inter-ethnic violence is sufficiently serious and the state is unwilling or unable to protect the targeted group. The expert analyses the severity and systematicity of the violence, the state's response, and whether internal relocation would provide genuine safety from ethnically targeted harm.