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German court blocks deportation of Somali TikTok influencer during appeal
Mainz, Germany (HOL) — A German court has ruled that a Somali influencer accused of posting hate speech online cannot be deported for now, despite the revocation of her refugee status.
A German court has temporarily blocked the deportation of Somali TikTok influencer Xidgta Jarmalka, whose refugee status was revoked, while her appeal is pending.
What was announced
- The Administrative Court in Mainz upheld the influencer's objection to the deportation threat issued after her refugee status was revoked.
- The deportation notice was deemed unlawful due to administrative errors regarding the departure deadline.
- The influencer, who has about 250,000 followers on TikTok, has faced accusations of spreading hate speech online.
Context
The court's decision follows the revocation of her refugee status by Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees in May.
“Because of that administrative error, the court ruled that the departure deadline was unlawful and that the deportation threat was unenforceable for the time being.”
Why this matters: This case highlights issues surrounding refugee status and online conduct, which may resonate with Somali readers interested in the implications for their community.
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File photo: A Somali influencer who posted on TikTok from Germany cannot be deported for the moment, despite having had her refugee status removed | Photo. Matthias Balk/dpa/picture alliance
Mainz, Germany (HOL) — A German court has ruled that a Somali influencer accused of posting hate speech online cannot be deported for now, despite the revocation of her refugee status.
The Administrative Court in Mainz said Thursday that it had upheld the woman’s objection to a deportation threat issued after German authorities removed her protection status.
While in Somalia, the court said, she had taken part in public events.
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