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

The Supreme Court of Cassation dismissed the asylum application filed by the applicant, who claimed persecution in Italy. The applicant argued that specific threats made him a target, but the court found no credible evidence supporting a well-founded fear of persecution. Consequently, the claim was rejected because the applicant failed to meet the statutory burden of proof required for granting protection.