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Cambodia drafts New Military Service Law targeting youth aged 18–25
A new draft law on military service that mandates conscription for all male citizens aged 18 to 25 has been drafted, comprising eight chapters and 20 articles, replacing the outdated 2006 framework to better address modern security needs and strengthen national defence. ...
Yatt Malai
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Cambodia considers beefing up defence spending, compulsory military service from 2026
The government is examining an increase to the Kingdom’s defence budget to modernise the military and also intends to implement mandatory military service, starting from next year, with the length of service extended from 18 to 24 months. ...