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Citations

• 22 I. & N. Dec. 1306

Syllabus

S-V-, 22 I&N Dec. 1306 (BIA 2000) ID 3430 (PDF) An applicant for protection under Article 3 of the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment must establish that the torture feared would be inflicted by or with the acquiescence of a public official or other person acting in an official capacity therefore, protection does not extend to persons who fear entities that a government is unable to control.