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Sri Lankan man denied New Zealand refugee status

NZ HeraldStuffMonday 3 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Immigration and Protection Tribunal

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An Immigration and Protection Tribunal has refused refugee status to a Sri Lankan man who claimed he was coerced into a second marriage. His account was rejected after his second wife stated he married her to obtain a New Zealand visa for himself and his family.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 3 Feb 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Bigamist denied refugee status in New Zealand (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Bigamist who claimed coercion into second marriage denied refugee status (opens in new tab)