Cambodia to Recruit 10,000 for First Military Service Intake
Cambodia's government will introduce its first mandatory military service, selecting 10,000 young recruits aged 18-25 from 15,000 volunteers. The 24-month service aims to instill discipline, practical skills, and foreign languages.
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