Persecution of defectors: why Germany opened a BfV hotline

Special forces officers in black gear and helmets escort a woman in a red jacket — illustration of the persecution from which BfV promises protection for defectors from Russia

The photo shows security officers in protective helmets and masks holding a woman in a red jacket and dark headscarf by the arm. The scene vividly illustrates the scale of persecution faced by those who fled Russia. It is against such threats that the new BfV hotline is directed, promising protection for defectors from Russia, China and Iran.

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