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United Kingdom· FolkestoneUK court rules Eritrean refugee must be treated as minor despite age dispute
A UK court ruled that an Eritrean refugee, despite presenting conflicting birth years, must be treated as a minor, highlighting challenges in age assessment for asylum seekers.
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Controversy over age assessment of Eritrean refugee in UK
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The court's decision to overrule the Home Office's age assessment suggests that initial evaluations may be flawed, emphasizing the complexities and potential for error in determining the age of asylum seekers.
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