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Judicial review of RAD decision dismissing refugee claim based on sexual orientation is dismissed.
The applicant sought judicial review of a decision by the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) confirming the Refugee Protection Division's (RPD) rejection of his refugee claim.
The applicant, a citizen of Nigeria, claimed fear of persecution due to rumours that he was gay.
The Federal Court found that the RAD reasonably assessed the new evidence, the applicant's credibility, and procedural fairness issues.
The application for judicial review was dismissed.
