Thursday, September 4, 2014

an activist from Cameroon

IJ asked: "does the asylum applicant have ties to a community here in USA?
Why would Biya want to kill you?
you departed from your country 8 years ago; he has forgotten you, correct?
Why would he still be angry?
How are you different from the other Bamileke? how come they are not dead?
What is the program of the government party?
What is the program of your party?
When were you arrested, and how long were you held?
When were you arrested the second time, and how long were you held?
RTDC + Return To Dangerous Country
how many times did you RTDC?
Tell me about all of your international travel!
is each stamp in your passport important?
you were too busy to review your passport, before coming to court today?
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you traveled to USA in 2007, but did not apply for asylum at that time? why not?
You went to France in 2008, but did not apply for asylum there, either? why not?
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where is the original passport?
[Ij holds it in his hands, and studies it in silence]
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if  you speak in six long sentences, can the interpreter get everything, and repeat it all in English?
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Why not flee from your country sooner, and more quickly?
Why not seek asylum sooner, and more quickly?
Why didn't you apply for asylum in Cote DiVoire?

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