Canada denies refugee status to US Iraq war deserter

Canada denied refugee status to a US soldier who fled his unit rather than fight in Iraq, in a judgement issued by immigration authorities. Jeremy Hinzman, 26, had filed for refugee protection arguing he would face persecution for his political beliefs or cruel or unusual punishment if returned to the United States."The Refugee Protection Division (RPD) found Mr. Hinzman, his wife and son not to be Convention refugees or persons in need of protection and rejected their claims for refugee protection," said the judgement issued by Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board.

Thank You Canada : )