According to Article 14 of the UDHR, who has the right to seek asylum?

Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) states that everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy asylum from persecution in other countries. This provision does not limit this right to particular groups, nationalities, or circumstances. It ensures that any individual who is facing persecution—regardless of their citizenship or nationality—can seek protection in another country. This principle is foundational to international human rights law and underscores the universality of the right to asylum, allowing those in danger due to their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group to seek refuge.

In contrast, limiting the right to asylum to citizens of the host country or only to those who have already left their country would undermine the intent of Article 14, which is to protect all individuals facing persecution, regardless of their specific circumstances. Similarly, restricting asylum to members of certain nationalities would violate the broad inclusive spirit of this human right. Hence, the correct interpretation reflects the comprehensive guarantee of the right to seek asylum for anyone experiencing persecution.