Angola: Whether permission from the military was needed for a young man to leave the country in the beginning of 2002, and whether it would be needed today; current conditions of military service
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 5 March 2003 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | AGO41322.E |
| Reference | 1 |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Angola: Whether permission from the military was needed for a young man to leave the country in the beginning of 2002, and whether it would be needed today; current conditions of military service, 5 March 2003, AGO41322.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3f7d4d4f0.html [accessed 27 May 2023] |
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According to the Consular Assistant at the Embassy of the Republic of Angola in Washington, a man who is eligible for military service must present his military service registration paper along with his passport when leaving the country (5 Mar. 2003). This policy is currently in effect and was also in effect throughout 2002 (ibid.).
An official from the Canadian consulate in Luanda provided the following additional information:
Every male Angolan over 18 years old needs to register with the military. At registration they receive a small paper called "Talao de Recenseamento Militar." With this paper they can legally travel and leave the country. There are certain individuals who are granted military exemption, such as those with health problems or disabilities or students in the midst of studies. They receive an "Isencao Militar." To leave the country, Angolans need to apply for an exit visa. This is when the military paper would be needed (6 Mar. 2003).
For information on the current conditions of military service, please consult AGO39461.E of 9 July 2002 and AGO41176.E of 12 February 2003.
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of additional sources consulted in researching this Information Request.
References
Canada. Canadian Consulate, Luanda. 6 March 2003. Correspondence from consular assistant.
Angola. Embassy of the Republic of Angola. Washington, DC. 5 March 2003. Telephone interview with consular assistant.
Additional Sources Consulted
IRB Databases
NEXIS
Unsuccessful attempts to contact the Embassy of the Republic of Angola in Ottawa.
Internet sites, including:
AllAfrica.com
Amnesty International (AI)
Angola Press Agency (APA)
Angolan Anti-Militarism Initiative for Human Rights
BBC Africa
Embassy of Angola Website: UK, Canada, France
Global IDP
Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN)
Jane's Intelligence Review
Missionary Service News Agency (MISNA)
Relief Web
Republic of Angola Website
UK Home Office, Immigration and Nationality Directorate (IND), Country Assessment: Angola.
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCR)
World News Connection (WNC)
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