Belarus finishes draft campaign

The military has finished sending fresh draftees to the Belarus army, in accordance with the presidential decree.

Under the edict, nearly 10,000 people were to be drafted for the mandatory military service in the Army, Border Troops and the Interior Forces in the period from January 15 through January 30, 2007. However, the actual numbers are expected to be less, as part of troops has been recruited under contracts.

The Belarus Defense Ministry said it had enough conscripts, registered with the draft offices, to select the best conscription in terms of health fitness and psychological parameters.

The government is to submit a final report about the results of the draft to the president by March 20, 2007.