An unnamed Tibetan monk has told the High Court he left China for political reasons. A Tibetan monk seeking asylum in Ireland is challenging the State’s refusal to allow him remain in the country, claiming he fears he will be “persecuted and tortured” in China. As a Tibetan monk, he said he is a symbol of “the Tibetan root of religion and culture”. In April, he was granted leave by the High Court to challenge Ipat’s rejection of his application, which was refused under time-limit constraints. The case appeared before Ms Justice Siobhán Phelan on Friday at the High Court, where she adjourned the matter to next week for an update.

Source: The Irish Times October 11, 2025 11:01 UTC