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Slovak Republic NATO/EU: Reform Slovakia’s Arms Trade The government of Slovakia must do more to bring its arms trade under control, Human Rights Watch said in a new report today. February 10, 2004 Press Release Also available in 
Printer friendly version Ripe for Reform Stemming Slovakia's Arms Trade with Human Rights Abusers The government of Slovakia must do more to bring its arms trade under control. Slovakia adopted some legal reforms in 2001 and 2002, but serious problems remain that allow arms to be exported or illegally trafficked to human rights-abusing countries in Africa and elsewhere. Human Rights Watch says that the country has served as both an exporter and transit hub for arms deals from other countries. Many of the weapons it supplies are surplus weapons the country is shedding as it finalized preparations to enter NATO. HRW Index No.: D1602 February 10, 2004 Report Download PDF, 1620 KB, 94 pgs Purchase online Joint NGO Statement on the Issue of Illegal Sterilization of Romani Women in Slovakia The NGOs urge the Slovak government to address key problems regarding the investigative process and recommend the formation of an independent commission of inquiry into allegations of illegal sterilization. July 22, 2003 Press Release Printer friendly version EU: Keep Up Pressure for Arms Trade Reforms in Candidate Countries The European Union (EU) should continue to press candidate countries in Central and Eastern Europe to improve arms trade controls, Human Rights Watch said today. Tomorrow, the EU is expected to release the latest annual reports assessing the progress of individual candidates toward accession. These will help pave the way for final decisions, expected later this year, on the next round of EU enlargement. October 8, 2002 Press Release Printer friendly version Arms Trade, Human Rights, and European Union Enlargement: The Record of Candidate Countries The countries of Central and Eastern Europe, including several that are candidates for European Union (E.U.) membership, have long been a major source of weapons flows to human rights abusers, conflict regions, and clients suspected of diverting weapons to unauthorized destinations. There has been some recent progress to tighten controls, but serious problems remain. October 8, 2002 Background Briefing Purchase online HRW Research Contributes to Arrest of Slovak Arms Dealer Weapons sent to abusive forces in Africa fuel brutal wars and feed regional instability, with terrible consequences for human rights. In March 2001, the United Nations tightened a 1992 arms embargo on Liberia to curb weapons trafficking via that country to Revolutionary United Front rebels in Sierra Leone. HRW's November 15 briefing paper, "No Questions Asked: The Eastern Europe Arms Pipeline to Liberia," reveals that the arms embargo has been flouted with alarming regularity and illustrates the channels through which arms are smuggled. January 1, 2002 Advocacy Impact Slovakia: Child Soldiers Global Report 2001 From the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers There are indications of under-18s in government armed forces as the voluntary recruitment age is seventeen. Attendance at military schools can start at the age of fifteen. The government has indicated that it will be passing legislation prohibiting military service under eighteen. June 12, 2001 Multi Country Report Slovak Republic: Landmine Monitor Report 2000 Key developments since March 1999: The Mine Ban Treaty entered into force for the Slovak Republic on 1 August 1999. Stockpile destruction began in August 1999 and 127,781 antipersonnel mines were destroyed by the end of April 2000. Destruction is expected to be completed by August 2000. Slovakia also destroyed its PT-Mi-K antivehicle mines with anti-lift mechanisms. It has served as a co-rapporteur of the SCE on Stockpile Destruction. Slovakia ratified CCW Amended Protocol II on 30 November 1999, and its UN Ambassador serves as President-elect of the Second Annual Conference. August 1, 2000 Multi Country Report Restrictions on Press Freedom in the Slovak Republic Heightened political tension has been characterized by physical attacks on journalists critical of the former Meciar government. HRW/Helsinki urges the interim government to give special consideration to the concerns outlined in this report and to disassociate itself from the media policies of its predecessor in order to create an environment in which the independent press can flourish. HRW Index No.: D609 June 1, 1994 Report
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