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Students deported or detained instead of graduating in Sweden

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Several students at S:t Botvids gymnasium in Botkyrka were unable to attend their graduation ceremony due to deportation or being held in custody.
  • One teacher described the situation as normalized, with students disappearing without explanation.
  • The article highlights the case of Ebram Malati, an Egyptian student who worked full-time while studying and whose absence from classes in October raised concerns.

Graduation day at S:t Botvids gymnasium in Botkyrka was marked by caps and songs, but for several students, the celebration was overshadowed by deportation or detention. Teacher Guillermo Ferrada observed that it became "normalized that a student disappeared."

Ferrada, who was mentor to Ebram Malati, grew concerned when the student, described as "incredibly orderly" with near-perfect attendance, suddenly stopped attending classes in October. Malati, who came to Sweden from Egypt at age 15 after his mother obtained a work permit, had been working full-time at a restaurant since he was 16, while also pursuing his high school studies.

It became normalized that a student disappeared.

— Guillermo FerradaA teacher at S:t Botvids gymnasium describing the situation of students being deported or detained.

The article suggests a pattern of students facing deportation or detention, impacting their ability to complete their education and participate in significant life events like graduation.

incredibly orderly student

— Guillermo FerradaDescribing Ebram Malati, a student who was absent from classes.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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