Mozambique Lawmakers Backs Move to Extend Military Service to Five Years 

Mozambique's parliament has approved a draft law increasing compulsory military service from two to five years for general service and up to six for special forces. <br />Neighbouring countries have sent troops to help Mozambique tackle an Islamist insurgency in the north. <br />The new law may still face amendments and must be assented to by the president to become law. <br />The new law makes the armed forces responsible for sending conscription summonses upon authorisation by the defence minister. <br />It imposes criminal liability for people who disobey summonses and fines for companies that prevent workers from joining.<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement</a>