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Russian President Vladimir Putin. File Photo: Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS
Europe

Putin orders conscription of 133,000 servicemen in Russia's autumn draft

The head of Russia's conscription office, Vice-Admiral Vladimir Tsimlyansky said that the terms for the conscript remain the same: 12-month service in military units in Russia

Israeli soldiers stand on tanks, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, near the Israel-Gaza border, in southern Israel, 1 January 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura/File Photo
Middle East

As Israel's politicians squabble, some soldiers voice their anger

Photo: UNB
South Asia

Many in Myanmar consider fleeing to Thailand to escape conscription into an army they despise

Rohingyas are entering Bangladesh territory crossing Myanmar border on October 9, 2017. Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed Paulash/TBS
South Asia

Myanmar Junta forcefully recruiting Rohingya from camps

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Africa

People fleeing Ethiopia allege attacks, forced conscription