Lee Hsien Yang Declares Political Refugee Status

Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of Singapore's founding father, has declared himself a political refugee, citing a well-founded risk of persecution in Singapore as determined by the UK government. In a Facebook post, he stated that he cannot safely return to Singapore, highlighting the ongoing tensions within his influential family, particularly with his estranged brother, former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Yang's decision comes after years of public disputes, particularly a notable conflict in 2017 regarding trust and government actions against him and his family. He expressed his inability to attend his sister's funeral due to fears of government retaliation, illustrating the personal impact of the political strife. Having sought asylum in the UK since 2022, Yang remains a Singapore citizen and hopes for a safe return in the future.