‘it cannot be argued that the Nepalese minority are persecuted by reason of their Nepalese origins alone. Each case must be looked at on its own individual circumstances. If the Appellant is permitted to re-enter Bhutan, we are not satisfied that he will be treated in any different way from any other member of the Nepalese minority. We are not satisfied the Appellant would not be recognised as a citizen of Bhutan. If he had been deprived of his citizenship we do not understand why he would continue to describe himself as a citizen of Bhutan. In our view the discrimination faced by those of Nepalese ethnic origin does not amount to persecution. ‘
[2003] UKIAT 00205
Bailii
England and Wales
Immigration
Updated: 08 January 2022; Ref: scu.221068