The campaign of recruiting and enrolling young people, aged of 18-27 years, in the illegal paramilitary entities has been launched on April 01, 2014 and will last until August 10, 2014.

Hundreds of young people, citizens of the Republic of Moldova, domiciled in the eastern localities of the country have received a calling-up notice, so as to be enrolled in the illegal paramilitary entities. They will be obliged to do military service and to give oath to a secessionist entity. The number of young people to be enrolled is unknown, however, pursuant to the State Population Register, as on January 1, 2014, in the territory of the left bank of Dniestr River and mun. Bender there were registered 280518 citizens.

Promo-LEX considers that such enrollment into paramilitary structures can be treated as illegal deprivation of freedom, being manifested through detention in the illegal paramilitary entities. Military service in the Transnistrian region is obligatory, whereas any evasion of military service is punished with a fine in the amount about $600 US dollars, or with imprisonment up to 2 years.

It shall be repeatedly mentioned that the Association Promo-LEX continues offering to young people in the Transnistrian region free legal assistance on any issues related to the military service. If you have any questions or complaints related to violation of the conscripts’ rights, please, contact: Tel: 373 (22) 45-00-24; email: [email protected]

Human Rights Program
Association Promo-LEX