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Mohamed v. Canada ( Minister of Employment and Immigration )

A-26-92

Robertson J.A.

7/11/94

2 pp.

Appeal from decision by Immigration and Refugee Board regarding appellant's claim to Convention refugee status-Appellant, citizen of Sudan, chief of police in Rashad, refusing to carry out illegal orders of military regime -- Removed from position, fled Sudan fearing persecution for refusing to carry out orders of new regime -- Board wrong in concluding appellant feared "prosecution" rather than "persecution" -- Refusal to carry out military orders could give rise to persecution for perceived political opinion -- Board's decision set aside -- Appeal allowed.

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