Cape Verde: Child Soldier Global Report 2001
From the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers
According to Article 83(1) of the 1992 Constitution, "[a]ll individuals shall have the duty to contribute to the defence of the
nation." This is confirmed by Article 271, which adds that "Military service shall be compulsory, as provided by law", and
specifies that "Conscientious objectors and those who are unfit for military service shall perform civic service, as provided by
law." The Constitution further stipulates that the substitution of civic service for military service may be established by law.
Under legislation, military service is selective and lasts for two years. Information on minimum age for compulsory and
voluntary recruitment is unavailable.
June 12, 2001 Multi Country Report
Cape Verde: Landmine Monitor Report 2000
Cape Verde signed the Mine Ban Treaty on 4 December 1997, but has not yet ratified. According to Luis Dupret, Secretary-General at the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ratification papers remain waiting for approval by the National Assembly and the delay is due to other pressing
business. It attended the First Meeting of States Parties in Maputo in May 1999. It has not participated in the intersessional meetings in
Geneva. Cape Verde voted in favor of UN General Assembly Resolution 54/54B in support of the Mine Ban Treaty in December 1999. According
to Dupret, Cape Verde maintains no stockpile of landmines.
August 1, 2000 Multi Country Report
|
|
