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militaryinternational-relations1 year ago

"Ukraine's Parliament Passes Controversial Law to Boost Military Recruitment"

Ukraine's parliament passed a controversial law governing conscription, aiming to boost troop numbers amid Russia's invasion. The law expands authorities' powers to issue draft notices electronically, but a key provision for rotating servicemen after 36 months of combat was removed, sparking concerns about soldier exhaustion. The law comes as Russia continues devastating attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with missile and drone strikes causing widespread damage and casualties in several regions. The move aims to address the urgent need for more troops while facing challenges in demobilizing exhausted soldiers and countering Russian aggression.

politics1 year ago

"Israel's Defense Minister Pushes for Ultra-Orthodox Draft Amid Gaza Conflict"

Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that a new conscription law to end the blanket exemption for ultra-Orthodox Israelis should only be promoted with the consent of all coalition parties, including the ultra-Orthodox parties themselves. He emphasized the need for all citizens to share the burden of military service, calling for a joint effort to bring forward a plan for ultra-Orthodox IDF service. This proposal has sparked reactions from various political figures and factions, with tensions rising over the issue of conscription.

world1 year ago

"Myanmar's Controversial Military Draft Sparks Mass Exodus Fears"

Myanmar's military government has activated a conscription law to draft 60,000 young men and women yearly for military service, with call-ups beginning after the April festival. The move comes amid increasing pressure from armed pro-democracy resistance forces, leading to fear, anxiety, and defiance among young people and their parents. Some are considering fleeing the country or joining resistance groups, while the shadow National Unity Government declared the public is not required to comply with the conscription law, urging intensified participation in the revolution.

military-and-conflict1 year ago

"Myanmar's Military Government Activates Mandatory Military Conscription for Youth"

Myanmar's military government has activated a conscription law, requiring young men and women to serve at least two years in the armed forces, as it faces setbacks against nationwide armed resistance. The law, enacted for the first time, applies to males aged 18-45 and females aged 18-35 and comes amid the army's struggle to contain resistance forces and ethnic minority armed groups. Evading conscription is punishable by prison and a fine, and there are reports of forcible recruitment in urban areas. The military government's forces are stretched thin, and the country is in a state of civil war following the 2021 seizure of power.

politics2 years ago

Netanyahu Asserts Universal Application of Law in Golan, West Bank, and Ayalon Highway

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned settler rampages in Palestinian towns following a deadly terror shooting in the West Bank, while also referring to other recent unrest in the Golan Heights and Tel Aviv. The settler riots have drawn international censures and condemnation from security chiefs, leading to tensions within Netanyahu's far-right coalition. Opposition leaders criticized Netanyahu's government's record on security and the economy during a parliamentary debate. Netanyahu also addressed plans to bring ultra-Orthodox and Arab Israelis into the workforce instead of conscripting them into the military, following the government's approval to continue exempting ultra-Orthodox Israelis from the draft.