CO Update

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Issue number
107
January 2024

Cyprus (North): Conscientious objector Mustafa Hürben will be on trial (Updated)

Mustafa Hurben making a statement with Initiative for Conscientious Objection in Cyprus activists

On 18th January, Thursday, conscientious objector Mustafa Hürben from North Cyprus (self-declared “Turkish Republic of North Cyprus [TRNC]”) will be on trial due to his refusal to participate in the reserve service. 

Israel: Conscientious objector Tal Mitnick imprisoned

Tal Mitnick

On December 26th, Tal Mitnick, an 18-year-old from Tel Aviv, became the first Israeli conscientious objector imprisoned for their refusal to serve in the army since the start of the war in Gaza. Mitnick declared his conscientious objection at the Tel Hashomer recruitment center and subsequently received a 30-day sentence in military prison.

Russia: "Faith forbids him to take up arms, kill, or take oaths"

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Military officials rejected the alternative civilian service applications of four young Baptists in Siberia and the Far East.

Ukraine blatantly violates the human rights of peace activists and conscientious objectors

Organisations logos of EBCO, WRI,IFOR and Connection e.V.

EBCO, WRI, IFOR, and Connection e.V. express their deep disappointment and grave concerns about the continuing harassment of peace activists and conscientious objectors, including arbitrary prosecutions and unfair judgments, as well as the inappropriate provisions of the new mobilization bill No 10378 of 25.12.2023 proposed by the Ukrainian army.

Human Rights Watch: Russia Forces Ukrainians in Occupied Areas into Military

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A report by Human Rights Watch revealed Russian authorities' ongoing conscription and forced enlistment of Ukrainian civilians, including those in detention, in occupied areas into the Russian mili

Pictures and videos of the week of action of the #ObjectWarCampaign

Activists in Turin, Italy.

From 4th-10th December 2023, #ObjectWarCampaign actions and events took place in over 30 locations across Europe. The demand for protection and asylum for conscientious objectors from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine was heard everywhere.