31.   Boshko insisted he faced persecution in Russia and repeatedly threatened to kill himself if he was ordered to be sent back.

32.   Bozhko insisted he faced persecution in Russia and repeatedly threatened to kill himself if he was ordered to be sent back.

33.   But he said that in the rush to meet the deadline, some genuine refugees could be sent back to Vietnam, where they face possible persecution.

34.   But other states have delayed expulsions because the refugees either have nowhere to go, or face persecution by other ethnic groups.

35.   But Vietnamese seeking asylum abroad now must show they face political persecution at home.

36.   Choi immediately sought asylum in New Zealand, arguing that he would face political persecution if he returned home.

37.   Choi immediately sought asylum, arguing that he would face political persecution if he went home.

38.   During trial, the three said they feared facing persecution if forced to return to China, where the government considers the Falun Gong movement a cult.

39.   Exile groups say the players also face persecution.

40.   Fujimori denies any wrongdoing and claims he would face political persecution if he returned to Peru.