Human Rights Court Extends Temporary Stay for Egyptian Grandmother
Eveline Fadayel.
Image: YLE
The European Court of Human Rights has extended its temporary stay of Finland's planned deportation of Egyptian grandmother Eveline Fadayel.
The matter was first reported by the Finnish News Agency (STT) on Monday. The court says it will try to speed up its decision, however, it was unable to give a more specific timetable.
Fadayel was to have left Finland by mid-June, but her relatives here have kept her hidden. The 65-year-old woman has lived in Finland since 2007. Her three adult sons also live here.
The Finnish Immigration Service had previously denied her a residence permit as grandparents are not considered immediate family members.
Fadayel has submitted a detailed medical report to the court, which is still considering her case.
YLE, STT