Cambodia mandatory military service: Government says scheme to be implemented next year

Cambodia's government says compulsory military service will be brought in next year. The recent conflict with Thailand has led to a wave of nationalism. The government is banking on this growing public sentiment to strengthen its armed forces. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #CambodiaMilitaryService #MandatoryConscription #CambodiaThailandConflict #CambodianArmy #NationalismRising #CambodiaDefense #BorderTensions #StrengtheningForces #MilitaryDraft2026 #CambodiaSecurity #AlJazeeraEnglish