What is an asylum seeker and why are they seeking a asylum?

Answer 1

People looking for a place that they can go to escape the oppression they are under. For example, someone in Cuba who is being persecuted (put in jail, local police are beating him, etc.) for speaking out against the Government might go to the USA to escape the conditions of their homeland.

When a person is seeking asylum they are seeking refuge, sanctuary or a place they can be safe and secure.

Answer 2

An asylum person is someone who has left their country of origin for fear of persecution. They've asked for permission to stay in Another Country and are waiting for a decision to be made on this.

Answer 3

people trying to seek illegal refuge to a country

Answer 4

Asylum seekers are people who have left their home country as it may not be safe or the country may be low in resources. so they come to the country for protection or shelter.