Country report and updates: Swaziland
1 Conscription
conscription does not exist
The government stated in 1997 that Swaziland has no conscription. [3]
Another source suggests that Swaziland has selective conscription for a two-year military service, but it is not known whether this still applies. [1]
recruitment
According to the government in 1997 recruitment into the armed forces is on a voluntary basis. [3]
No further details are known.
2 Conscientious objection
There is no known legal provision for conscientious objection.
3 Desertion
No information available.
6 Annual statistics
The armed forces are approximately 3,000 strong - that is, 0.31 percent of the population. [2]
Sources
[1] Brett, R. & M. McCallin 1996. Children, the invisible soldiers. Rädda Barnen, Stockholm, Sweden. [2] U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency 1997. World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers (WMEAT) 1996. US Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, Washington DC. [3] UN Commission on Human Rights 1997. The question of conscientious objection to military service, report of the Secretary-General prepared pursuant to Commission resolution 1995/83. United Nations, Geneva.
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