Cambodia to Implement Conscription, Prioritizing Volunteers and Potentially Forcing Non-Volunteers
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced the implementation of a mandatory military service system, prioritizing volunteers. If quotas are not met, mandatory conscription measures may be enforced by law. This system amends a law enacted in 2006 and officially takes effect in 2026.
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