59Those circumstances form the reason why it is impossible for the person concerned, or why he justifiably refuses, to avail himself of the ‘protection’ of his country of origin within the meaning of Article 2(c) of the Directive, that is to say, in terms of that country’s ability to prevent or punish acts of persecution.
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