Experts on countries of origin by country

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Memeti, Zeqir

I am a legal adviser and expert witness with extensive experience in immigration and asylum cases in the United States and the United Kingdom. I prepare detailed, independent reports assessing country conditions, credibility, and risk on return. My work supports courts and legal teams, and I have provided both written reports and oral testimony. I focus on delivering objective, well researched analysis to assist fair decision making.

Occupation: I am a legal adviser and expert witness working across complex cases
in both the United States and the United Kingdom. My work sits at the
intersection of immigration law, human rights, and country conditions
analysis, where I provide independent, evidence-based opinions to
support courts, tribunals, and legal representatives. Over the years, I
have contributed to a wide range of cases involving asylum seekers,
refugees, and individuals facing removal. I specialize in preparing
detailed immigration and asylum reports that assess credibility, risk on
return, and the broader political and social context of applicants’
countries of origin. My reports are grounded in extensive research,
including legal frameworks… Read more

Countries of expertise: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Romania, Serbia (Presevo Valley)

Mykolenko, Anastasiia

Anastasiia Mykolenko is a Ukrainian anthropologist and legal professional specializing in forced displacement, refugee reception, and protection in Eastern Europe. Based in Montréal, she is completing a PhD in Anthropology at the Université de Montréal and holds advanced degrees in European and international law. Her research and consulting work focus on how people navigate war, borders, and bureaucratic systems, with extensive fieldwork along the Polish–Ukrainian border and engagement in Poland, Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine. She has worked as a Senior Analyst & Fieldwork Coordinator on multi-country projects related to displacement and gender-based violence, and as a Protection Assistant with an international NGO at the Polish–Ukrainian border.

Anastasiia combines country-of-origin knowledge with strong analytical and writing skills, producing clear, evidence-based reports for NGOs, donors, and institutional partners. She has hands-on experience with refugee and asylum issues, including community-based legal support in Montréal, and in-depth expertise on vulnerable and marginalized groups such as Roma/Romani communities, women at risk, LGBTQI+ persons, and human rights defenders. She works in English, French, Ukrainian, Russian, Polish (and… Read more

Occupation: PhD candidate at the University of Montreal

Countries of expertise: Belarus, Canada, Poland, Romania, Ukraine

Pentaraki, Alexandra

Occupation: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST OF CHILDREN & ADULTS – LECTURER - REGISTERED EXPERT WITNESS IN GREEK, EUROPEAN COURTS,THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT, THE HAGUE, MEDICAL EXPERT FOR THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL RESIDUAL MECHANISM FOR CRIMINAL TRIBUNALS

Countries of expertise: Egypt, Greece, India, Iraq, Iraq (Kurdistan Regional Government), Pakistan, Romania, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Sabani, Juris Doctor (JD) Nexhmedin

A distinguished legal expert, advisor, and former judge with extensive experience in international diplomacy, public administration, and government tenders within the Balkans region. A former advisor to the office of the President and a legal consultant for major governmental and international organizations, the expert brings unparalleled expertise in navigating the complexities of the Balkan legal and political landscapes. The expert’s career is defined by his leadership in high-level negotiations, capacity-building for public institutions, and contributions to the stabilization and development of the region.

Occupation: Your Occupation: As an authoritative expert in Balkan legal affairs, capable of advising both local governments and international organizations on critical issues of governance, law, and regional stability. With his deep ties to the international community, extensive legal background, and proven success in tendering and post-conflict reconstruction, the expert is well-placed as a leader in the region’s legal, governmental, and diplomatic initiatives.

Countries of expertise: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia

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