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Vahora v. Holder, Asylum, violence between Hindus and Muslims 7th Cir.

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Mike Baker

Vahora is a Muslim citizen of India. In 2002, a train caught fire in Gujarat, India. Many Hindu pilgrims and activists were killed, and violence between Hindus and Muslims followed. Vahora testified that he and several Muslim friends were shot … Continue reading →

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