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.

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