WorldFinnish court rejects Russian family’s asylum appeal despite opposition ties and mother’s illness
A Finnish court has rejected Russian national Valentin Sergienko’s family’s appeal against Migri’s refusal to grant them political asylum. Migri said his political activity was not public or extensive enough to draw Russian authorities’ attention, though officials found he had donated to opposition groups including the Anti-Corruption Foundation and OVD-Info and had joined protests. The family must report to police on August 14 and could face forced removal if they do not leave voluntarily. Sergienko’s mother has cancer and has undergone surgery and chemotherapy.
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Finnish court rejects Russian family’s asylum appeal despite opposition ties and mother’s illness