U.S. 29, 43 (1983). Nevertheless, the agency must
examine
the
relevant
data
and
articulate
a
satisfactory explanation for its actions, including
a “rational connection between the facts found and
the choice made.” Id. at 43.
This Court has found an abuse of discretion
where
the
agency’s
reasoning
is
sufficiently
flawed. Bah v. Mukasey, 529 F.3d 99, 110 (2d Cir.
2008)(the
BIA
erred
by
assuming
that
past
persecution was a one-time event and in failing to
consider other forms of persecution). This Court
also has found abuse of discretion when the BIA
issued a three sentence denial devoid of reasoning
and that “failed to account for the substantial
evidence”
relating
to
the
Petitioners’
changed
country conditions claim. Norani v. Gonzales, 451
F.3d 292 (2d Cir. 2006). Finally, the BIA may abuse
its discretion if it ignores pertinent facts or
fails
to
provide
an
opportunity
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