The family fled here in 1986 and asked for political asylum.

She spent 10 days under British police protection in a private house before asking for asylum.

He asked for political asylum, but his claim was rejected in May.

During his stay, he asked for asylum and did not return to Romania.

They did not ask for political asylum, but could do so later, he said.

He'd considered asking for asylum, but he just couldn't do it.

At that point, usually the beginning of a long and complicated legal battle, they may ask for political asylum.

In the last few years, between 35,000 and 52,000 people per year have asked for asylum.

Late that night, he walked out of the hotel, found a police station and asked for political asylum.

In the last seven months, three of our people have asked for political asylum.