Man Says Homosexuality Is Basis for Refugee Claim
Aug 26th, 2007 · A Nicaraguan man is in hiding in Toronto for fear of being deported. He has applied for refugee status, saying he is gay and homosexuality is illegal in Nicaragua. However, the Canadian refugee review board does not believe he is gay. Reporter Lorenda Redekopp, who is covering the story for the CBC, talks to Liane Hansen.