Vietnam Tightens Conscription Evasion Rules, Expands Punishable Offenses
Vietnam has introduced new regulations to address draft evasion, expanding the scope of punishable offenses to include fraudulent health check-ups and unjustified refusal to enlist, underscoring a stricter approach to conscription fulfillment.
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