# Germany expels 21-year-old Russian citizen of Yazidi descent who narrowly avoided deportation to Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/101749

- Meduza, 2026-10-15 15:54 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/15/germany-expels-21-year-old-russian-citizen-of-yazidi-descent-who-narrowly-avoided-deportation-to-russia-where-activists-say-he-risked-conscription

> German authorities expelled a 21-year-old Russian citizen of Yazidi origin, local outlet ND reported, citing human rights advocates. Artur had lived in Bielefeld with his family since age 10 and planned to start vocational training in summer 2026. He was detained on October 8 pending deportation to Russia, where advocates said he could face conscription and did not speak the language. Authorities ultimately let him leave voluntarily for Armenia that day. A legal official with the Conscientious Objectors’ Movement said people at risk of being sent to war by Russia have little chance of protection in Europe.