Iraq introduces mandatory conscription law

Iraq's parliament is introducing a mandatory conscription law for all men aged 18 to 45, with refusal punishable as desertion.

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Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 23:47 UTC

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The Iraqi parliament is introducing a new conscription law described as mandatory, not optional. The law will apply to all men between the ages of 18 and 45. Anyone who refuses to enlist will be legally classified as a deserter. This move comes amid regional tensions and internal security challenges.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-01785cycle Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 23:47 UTC · first reported 19 Apr