Germany: Russian conscientious objectors face deportation DW 11/14/2024
Briefly

The ruling by the Higher Administrative Court of Berlin-Brandenburg suggested that young Russian men called up for military service face minimal risk of combat, hence not qualifying for asylum.
This landmark ruling originated from an individual lawsuit that could significantly affect the prospects of Russian conscientious objectors seeking asylum in Germany.
The case highlighted the complexities of asylum laws in Europe in relation to those facing conscription and military action in their home countries.
Debate surrounding the deportation of Russian nationals relies on the perception of risk involved with military service, particularly in the context of the war in Ukraine.
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