Military service in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Chile, Portugal, Somalia, Iran and Bangladesh
Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
Publication Date | 1 November 1989 |
Citation / Document Symbol | GTM2971 |
Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Military service in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Chile, Portugal, Somalia, Iran and Bangladesh, 1 November 1989, GTM2971, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6acf62c.html [accessed 27 May 2023] |
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Please find attached excerpts of the publication "Conscientious Objection to Military Service" (Amnesty International, London: 1988), which has been used to compile the table on military service found on the following page.
Military Service in Selected Countries
1 2 3 4 5 6
Guatemala yes n/a 2 yrs n/a n/a n/a
Honduras yes n/a 8 mths n/a n/a n/a
Nicaragua yes yes 2 yrs no no yes
Chile yes yes 2 yrs no no yes
Portugal yes yes 12-15 mt yes yes yes
Somalia yes n/a 2 yrs no no yes
Iran yes n/a 2 yrs no no yes
Bangladesh volunt. n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Sources: Conscientious Objection to Military Service (Amnesty International, London: 1988.)
World Defence Almanac (Military Technology, No. 13/86, Dec. 1986.)
Legend to Table
1. Current existence of conscription
2. Liability for service
3. Length of service
4. Recognition of conscientious objection
5. Alternative and development service
6. Possible penalties for refusal to perform military service