Minister Zuma welcomes review of decision to grant Brandon Huntley Asylum

Cape Town: Home Affairs Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma today Wednesday, 21 October 2009, welcomed the decision by the Canadian immigration authorities to review the decision to grant Brandon Huntley asylum following claims of discrimination in South Africa (see report).

Minister of Home Affairs Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma said, "The South African government welcomes and supports the recommendation by Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney to the Federal Court to review the immigration and refugee board's decision to grant Huntley refugee status based on his race."

"The government appreciates the finding by the Canadian government that Huntley's claims were not supported by credible evidence," continued Minister Dlamini Zuma.

"This decision bears testimony to the strong bilateral political relations between our two countries. The South African government will await the results of the review process," concluded Minister Dlamini Zuma.

Statement issued by the Department of Home Affairs, October 21 2009

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