Hello,

I’m an Egyptian who has been an atheist for the past two years. While I haven’t been persecuted for my beliefs so far, I’ve kept my atheism private due to the risks in Egypt, where atheists face harassment, imprisonment, and even travel bans. I’ve attended an atheist event and have a photo with a prominent Egyptian atheist who has been persecuted for his views.

I’m planning to fly to Hong Kong with a layover in Frankfurt, Germany, and I’m considering applying for asylum in Germany due to the fear of persecution if I were to return to Egypt. My plan is to publicly declare my atheism through a tweet as soon as the plane departs from Cairo.

I’m wondering:

1. Would this declaration appear as a staged attempt to strengthen my asylum case?
2. Given that I haven’t faced persecution yet, but have proof of my atheism and the risks faced by atheists in Egypt, do I stand a good chance of qualifying for asylum or subsidiary protection?
3. What should I do to ensure I don’t risk deportation while applying for asylum in this situation?

I’d appreciate any advice or insights from those familiar with asylum processes in Germany.

Thank you!

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