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US automatically registers men 18-25 for military draft pool
Starting December 2026, eligible US men aged 18 to 25 will be automatically entered into the military draft pool. This change streamlines registration but does not signify an active draft.
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Germany Clarifies Travel Rules Amid Military Service Reform
The German Defense Ministry has moved to calm concerns over a little-noticed clause in the new Military Service Modernisation Act that theoretically restricted long-term travel for men aged 17 to 45.
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Eritrea Faces New War Fears, Mass Detentions, and Deepening Uncertainty
Eritrea stands at a crossroads as fears of renewed conflict with Ethiopia grow, longstanding political repression continues, and recent prisoner releases highlight the harsh realities faced by its citizens.
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Armenia: Military Deferment Deadline Approaching for Educators, Artists, Athletes – 2025
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Armenia has announced that the deadline for submitting applications for mandatory military service deferment for individuals active in the fields of education, culture, and sports is May 1, 2025. Eligible citizens…
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How to Apply for Military Service Deferment in Armenia in 2025
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports has set May 1, 2025, as the deadline for deferment applications for conscription. Learn how to apply.
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Evading Military Service: Stricter Punishments Proposed
The Armenian Ministry of Defense has initiated legislative changes aimed at strengthening accountability for evading military conscription. The proposed amendments focus not only on harsher penalties but also on clarifying the role of the military police in the conscription process.…
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Winter Draft to Begin on November 25 and Last Until January 31
The Armenian government approved the 2024 winter draft during its session on November 21. The draft will begin on November 25 and will last until January 31, 2025. The draft applies to male citizens who turn 18 by December 31,…