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Indian man converted from Hinduism to Christianity denied asylum in Australia; tribunal says no risk of harm on return

An Indian man who converted from Hinduism to Christianity has failed in his attempt to secure asylum in Australia, with a tribunal ruling that he faces no real risk of harm if returned home.

The decision was issued last month after Australia's Immigration and Protection Tribunal rejected the claim. It said that the applicant’s fears of persecution is “manifestly unfounded”. The tribunal said that the evidence presented did not meet the threshold required for refugee protection.

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