Italian court dismisses asylum claim where applicant failed to prove well-founded fear of persecution.

The Supreme Court of Cassation dismissed the asylum application filed by the applicant, who alleged persecution based on political opinion. The court found that the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to substantiate the claim of a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country. Consequently, the request for international protection was rejected due to the lack of credible and specific facts supporting the alleged threats.