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Migration Court Orders Deportation of 18-Year-Old Syrian Despite Promises to Pause Teen Deportations

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  • The Migration Court has reportedly ordered the deportation of 18-year-old Bader Esbano to Syria.
  • Nearly 3,000 people in Uppsala County have signed a petition supporting his right to remain in Sweden.
  • Critics argue the decision lacks legal certainty despite promises to pause teenage deportations.

The Migration Court has reportedly decided to deport 18-year-old Bader Esbano to Syria, despite previous promises to pause deportations of teenagers, according to Uppsala Nya Tidning. The decision, made last week, would see the young man deported alone to Syria, where he fears becoming poor and homeless. Bader Esbano recently visited the Swedish Parliament, where he met with MP Tony Haddou (V) to discuss his situation.

' According to the report, nearly 3,000 people in Uppsala County have signed a petition supporting Bader Esbano's right to remain in Sweden. The case has drawn attention to the ongoing debate about teenage deportations in Sweden.

There is no legal certainty in these decisions.

Karin Hallén Sehlin, former teacher and employee at the Children's Ombudsman in Uppsala

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