00:00Cambodia's new conscription law has come into effect, requiring men aged 18 to 25 to serve two years in the
00:07military while women may volunteer for service.
00:11Those who evade conscription could face up to five years in prison.
00:16The law replaces a 2006 statute that was never fully implemented and has since been considered outdated.
00:24Under the new rules, those called up must report within 30 days or risk being classified as draft evaders unless
00:32they can provide a valid reason.
00:34After completing their service, conscripts will remain in Cambodia's military service until the age of 45.
00:41The law was signed over the weekend by Senate President Hansen, who is serving as acting head of state.
00:46The move follows two major border clashes with Thailand last year that killed around 100 people and displaced hundreds of
00:54thousands along the border.
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