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A list of countries that will draft in a limited capacity or under special circumstances and that have lawful exemptions from service.

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This list has been compiled with information provided by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and is current as of 2001. The lists are offered in alphabetical order. If you are aware of any changes that should be made to this list please contact Teen Advice.

Countries with Limited Conscription ("the Draft")

Countries where there is conscription but where provisions are made to exclude people based on conscientious objections, religious objections, extra-ordinary family obligations, compassionate grounds and/or voluntary enrollment in alternative civilian or non-military service.

Angola
Austria
Belarus
Brazil
Bulgaria
Cape Verde
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Federal Republic of Germany
Finland
France
Hungary
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Ukraine

Countries that will draft non-combatants (ie: medical service personnel, humanitarian aids, office workers, cooks, etc...), usually on an as needed basis only.

Croatia
Yugoslavia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Russian Federation
Switzerland

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