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Algerian Boxer’s Deportation Suspended as Public Petition Gains Momentum

Abdelkader Selmi, a 21-year-old athlete and apprentice in Frankfurt, faces an uncertain future despite strong integration efforts and widespread community support.

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Overview

  • Abdelkader Selmi, a 21-year-old Algerian boxer and U22 German champion, is fighting deportation despite excelling in his apprenticeship and sports career.
  • His deportation order is temporarily suspended while the Hessian Landtag’s petitions committee reviews his case.
  • A public petition supporting Selmi’s right to stay in Germany has gathered over 10,000 signatures, nearing its goal of 11,000.
  • The case highlights growing tensions in Germany’s migration policies, with critics citing labor shortages and questioning the rationale behind deporting skilled individuals.
  • Grassroots advocacy, including support from Selmi’s school, employer, and boxing club, underscores broader concerns about the treatment of well-integrated migrants.