Student with top grades deported to Iraq – what the authorities say:
A young Iraqi man was recently deported to his home country in Stuttgart – even though he ...
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Deportation of Top Student Sparks ControversyA 24-year-old with a 1.5 GPA was deported from Stuttgart amid identity doubts despite near completion of his engineering degree.
Key FactsAug 19, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwaebische.de
- R. Awat Nabi, a 24-year-old student with excellent grades and near completion of a bachelor’s degree, was forcibly deported to Iraq.
- The Stuttgart immigration office questioned his identity due to forged Iraqi documents presented by his family upon entry.
- Despite several requests, Nabi failed to provide the Iraqi consulate’s verification for his new passport.
- The deportation followed legal procedures, with local authorities defending their decision based on unresolved identity issues.
With my example, I wanted to try to represent something positive for this country.— R. Awat Nabi, the young man from Iraq, speaks about his motivation to be a role model in Germany.
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