Draft call plan in Tajikistan completed ahead of schedule

On May 24, the Ministry of Defense of Tajikistan announced that the spring conscription plan for military service has been fully completed.

According to the ministry, the plan was completed ahead of schedule due to an increase in the number of volunteers, various benefits for conscripts, and conducted explanatory work among the population.

At the same time, experts believe that changes to the law on military obligations may have also influenced the early completion of the plan and the rapid recruitment of the required number of conscripts. The new amendments allow military enlistment offices to recruit conscripts throughout the year, not just during the conscription season. 

The issue of conscripting youth into the armed forces of the country annually sparks debates and discussions in society. The condition of military units, the harsh treatment of soldiers towards recruits, or the so-called “dedovshchina,” beatings, and torture that sometimes even lead to the deaths of servicemen, raises concerns and often remains in the public spotlight.

In recent months, reports of the deaths of several servicemen have emerged, causing a public outcry.