- Mostafa Rahmani, an Iranian national, has spent 15 years in the UK asylum system after his claim was repeatedly refused by the Home Office.
- He arrived in 2011 on a student visa but claimed asylum shortly after, stating Iranian security forces sought him for participating in anti-government protests.
- Mr Rahmani fears persecution and death if returned to Iran due to his anti-government campaigning and involvement with the UK-based women's rights group 8mars.
- The Home Office has rejected his claim, arguing he does not have a sufficient political profile to be at risk, despite his legal team and 8mars stating his life would be in danger.
- During this period, Mr Rahmani has faced homelessness, been unable to work, and experienced significant mental health deterioration, living in limbo while awaiting a verdict on his latest challenge.
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