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On July 8, a Kurdish man was deported from Japan after living in the country for 20 years and submitting six separate refugee applications. Considered a community leader among Kurds in Japan, he ran a demolition company in Kawaguchi, Saitama, and frequently appeared in the media. Some questioned his refugee status after he posted images of luxury cars on social media.
His deportation was carried out under changes to Japan’s Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act in 2023. The revisions allow authorities to deport applicants on their third or subsequent claim unless they submit evidence showing “sufficient reason” to recognize them as refugees, removing the previous automatic suspension of deportation during pending applications.
According to reports, he was returned to Turkey under “government-funded deportation,” accompanied by escort officers—prompting debate over why taxpayers must cover such costs.
by MagazineKey4532