The House of Representatives approved the National Military Service Proclamation
Ethiopia The House of People’s Representatives approved a new decree requiring students who are 18 years old and have completed their high school education to undergo military training and serve for two years.
In its regular meeting held yesterday, the council approved the amended draft of the defense force prepared and presented by the government.
Dr. Dima Noah, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Foreign Relations and Peace Affairs of the House of Representatives, said at the same time; He said that if students voluntarily become members of the Regular Defense Force or the National Reserve Force, the ministry will ensure that the related rights and benefits are protected.
It is said that the amended draft of the Defense Forces proposed by the government will make the National Defense Force free from any political bias to carry out its task of protecting the country in a safe manner.
This decree, which was amended by the government and approved by the council yesterday, also states that the retirement age of the army members and the conditions under which the members who have been excluded from the army can be employed when the existence of the country is in serious danger are also included.