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Slovak Republic 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 Download PDF, 1620 KB, 94 pgs Purchase online 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 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 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
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