Another Afrikaner family who have claimed asylum in Ireland – and have been rejected – are refusing to return to South Africa, citing safety fears.
The family – the Breetzkes – made headlines last week when two members were arrested as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration.
They have been issued deportation orders.
AFRIKANER FAMILY IN IRELAND ISSUED DEPORTATION ORDER
According to the Irish Examiner, 38 immigrants living in the country – who were denied asylum – were arrested and issued deportation orders.
The publication states that many were South Africans.
The individuals had notified the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) of their whereabouts, as per instruction.
According to Madelein Breetzke, her father and older brother were arrested and taken to a deportation centre, awaiting return flights to South Africa.
The 25-year-old nursing home worker stated that authorities let her mother and herself go, as their younger brother was a minor.
According to the Department of Justice, deportation orders were issued to asylum seekers who had been rejected and had not vacated within the timeframe.
The Breetzkes’ asylum application was previously rejected, and they had been notified that they must leave Ireland. However, the Afrikaner family cited safety fears, stating they had been threatened with rape and murder on their farm before fleeing to Ireland.
According to their Facebook profiles, the family hails from Springs in Johannesburg. They have been living in Ireland for almost five years.
Madelein has regularly shared posts about crime and corruption in South Africa. She also reshared news of the US’s threats to impose sanctions based on claims of “racial discrimination”.
Madelein told the publication that the family were considering seeking asylum in another country, possibly in the US.
She said: “If Ireland doesn’t want me, that’s fine. But please remove the deportation order so I can claim asylum somewhere else”.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN ASYLUM IS DENIED?
If Irish authorities deny an application – in this case, the International Protection Office (IPO) – an appeal can be filed.
During this time, individuals can remain in the country. However, they will have to present a case via a formal application or oral hearing.
If an appeal is denied, the Department of Justice will review the case, considering factors such as an individual’s criminal and medical records, how long they have lived in the country, and whether they have family ties.
If the department rejects the application, a deportation order is issued. Individuals will have the option to voluntarily return to their countries or be forcibly deported by immigration authorities.
According to refugee laws, Ireland cannot legally deport individuals to countries where they face persecution and imminent danger.
In a Carte Blanche feature last year, many South Africans living in Ireland had their application denied based on a “lack of evidence” of the former being an “unsafe” country.
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