Cambodia Limits 2026 Military Conscription to 10,000 Amid Overwhelming Applications
The Cambodian government has decided to limit the number of conscripts for military service in 2026 to 10,000, following an overwhelming response from over 15,000 applicants aged 18-25. The service period is 24 months, with a monthly allowance of 400,000 riels.
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