Country Conditions Reports (if applicable)

In cases where a respondent is seeking asylum, withholding of removal, or protection under the Convention Against Torture, country conditions reports can be critical evidence. These reports, which are typically prepared by government agencies, non-governmental organizations, or academic experts, provide information about the political, social, and human rights conditions in a particular country. They can be used to corroborate a respondent’s testimony about their fear of persecution or torture and to demonstrate the likelihood that they would face harm if returned to their country of origin.